Question

What is the difference between male and female rib cage?

Answer 1

Rib cage:

1. The sternum, costal cartilage, ribs, and thoracic vertebral bodies make up the rib cage.
2. The rib cage is made up of 24 ribs (2 sets of 12), which are connected to the sternum, a large, flat bone at the center of the chest.
3. The rib cage covers the thoracic cavity's important organs, aids in respiration, and supports the upper extremities.
4. All ribs are linked to the thoracic vertebrae posteriorly and are numbered one to twelve.
5. True ribs are those that articulate directly with the sternum, whereas false ribs are those that do not articulate directly.
6. The floating ribs (eleven and twelve) are fake ribs since they are not linked to the sternum at all.

Male rib cage	Female rib cage
Axial skeleton: Men generally have a shorter axial skeleton than females.	Axial skeleton: Ribs in females grow longer in the axial skeleton.
Thorax : Male thorax is broader.	Thorax: Female thorax is narrower as compared to male.
Chest: Men have bigger chests in terms of circumference and total depth.	Chest: Women have significantly more breast tissue than males
Rib cage: The male rib cage is wider and deeper than the female rib cage.	Rib cage: Females have less wide and deep rib cage than men.