The Human Body
How many ribs does the typical adult have, counting both sides?
Answer
24 ribs
Men and women have the same number — 12 pairs — despite the old myth. About 1 in 200 people has a bonus 'cervical rib' in the neck, an anatomical souvenir from our evolutionary past.
Source: NIH
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