Both sexes are equal in having 12 pair of ribs.
Your arms protect your rib cage and the rib cage protects the lungs and heart.
No. We all have the same number of ribs.
Yes, beef ribs are larger but there is more meat on pork ribs.
They can have up to something like 145 pairs of ribs.
No, braising ribs is not the same as barbecuing short ribs. Also, short ribs almost always refers to pork ribs, and you have mentioned you want to know more about beef ribs. Take a look at Epicurious.com for more information.
Snakes have more ribs than other animals - up to 400 pairs !
The next 12 vertebrae. Develops a posterior curvature. Labeled T1 to T12. Supports the ribs. There are 12 pairs of ribs regardless of the sex of the individual.
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.
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A flail chest is defined as '3 or more ribs broken in 2 or more places'.
I'd say getting punched in the head hurts more than getting punched in the ribs
ANSWER:Yes they are. See the related link for more information on this.