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Do men and women have equal numbers of bones in their bodies?

Answer 1

Yes

The number of bones in the bodies of men and women is equal, including the number of ribs (for those who believe that because of the biblical account of Adam and Eve, men have one fewer rib than women).

The following link provides more information about the minor variations in the skeletons of men and women, such as the fact that women's pelvises are more rounded:

The differences between the skeletons of men and women https://tutor.hix.ai

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Answer 2

Hudson Dean

Yes, men and women generally have the same number of bones in their bodies. Adult humans typically have 206 bones.

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