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If your bones are sticking out of your chest this may mean your under weight. However in some people the lower ribs protrude or stick out. Also, the xiphoid process in the front sticks out in some people.

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How many bones in women chest?

25There are 25 bones in the chest. One of these bones is the sternum. The sternum lies near the top center of the chest, in between the rib cage. The other 24 bones consist of 2 sets of 12 ribs, found on each side of the chest cavity. These bones are very important in providing protection to vital organs and the ribs specifically allow for breathing by expanding and contracting.


A fracture that is common in children whose bones have relatively more collagen in their matrix and are more flexible than those of adults is?

Greenstick fracture is common in children because their bones have a higher collagen content and are more flexible than adults' bones. This type of fracture occurs when the bone bends and partially breaks, similar to how a green stick would break.


Why are greenstick fracture more common in children?

Greenstick fractures are more common in children because their bones are softer and more flexible than adult bones. When a child's bone bends under stress, it may crack like a green stick, rather than break completely. The flexibility of children's bones also allows them to absorb more energy before fracturing.


What bone is longest the chest bone or the lower leg bone?

By the 'chest bone' do you mean the sternum? And which 'lower leg bone', the tibia or the fibula? If by 'chest bone' you mean the sternum, both of the 'lower leg bones' are longer.


How many bones do yyou have in your body?

- 22 Cranial and Facial Bones - 6 Ear Bones - 1 Throat Bone - 4 Shoulder Bones - 25 Chest Bones - 26 Vertebral Bones - 6 Arm and Forearm bones - 54 Hand Bones - 2 Pelvic Bones - 8 Leg Bones - 52 Foot Bones