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  • No. Aside from abnormalities, men and women have the same number of ribs.
  • The normal number of ribs are 24 - twelve on the left and twelve on the right. There are some people who have more - up to 26 or 28 ribs, but these are usually vestigial ribs in the cervical region. These are abnormal and may frequently cause neck, back, or arm pain.

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Why are guys typically taller than girls?

Guys are typically taller than girls due to genetic factors, specifically the presence of the Y chromosome in males which tends to promote greater growth and height compared to females. Additionally, hormones such as testosterone play a role in the development of male characteristics, including height.


Do women still have fewer ribs today as the Old Testament speaks of?

God took Adam's rib and made Eve, but that doesn't mean that their children are missing ribs, for the physical makeup is in the DNA, and cannot be changed by mere surgery.Other than that, I can't think of what you are speaking. Sorry.AnswerAs correctly mentioned above, if there was anybody short of a rib it would have been Adam, not Eve. AnswerComment on the Answers above: This only proves that the Bible is supported scientifically. The events above is evidence of the first cloning. (... No its not.)AnswerGenesis 2:21-22 (King James Version) 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.Cloning usually would take a period of time, while the account which, in context, was performed on the sixth day would have happened almost instantaneously. It also indicates that God made Eve himself.In any case, Eve was perfectly formed, with all the ribs she needed, just as women today have all the ribs they need.AnswerBoth men and women have 24 ribs (12 pairs). Notice that the Bible does NOT say how many ribs Adam had before or after his surgery, nor how many ribs Eve had. The Bible does NOT say women have fewer ribs than men. If God created Eve from one of Adam's ribs, she was created after Adam, and there is no reason to assume God would have made them with a different number. The Bible is in no way supported by science, least of all by any of these answers.


Which pairs of ribs are known as floating ribs?

Lower most two pairs of ribs (11th and 12th) are known as floating ribs because they are only attached to vertebrae but not to the sternum.


Why are floating ribs easily broken?

Floating ribs (ribs 11 and 12) are more easily broken than attached ribs because they are not connected to the sternum in the front, making them more vulnerable to lateral impacts. Their reduced protection from surrounding muscles and ligaments also makes them more susceptible to fractures from direct trauma or crushing forces. Additionally, the flexibility of floating ribs makes them less stable compared to attached ribs, increasing the risk of injury.


Is it bad to be missing 2 ribs?

Having two fewer ribs than normal is a rare condition called congenital rib anomaly, and it usually does not cause any health problems. However, in some cases, it may be associated with other congenital abnormalities or conditions. If you are concerned, it is best to consult with a healthcare provider for further evaluation and advice.