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How many ribs does an adult human have?
The answer
24 ribs
Men and women have exactly the same number, despite the old myth that men are missing one.
Source: Rib Cage (Thoracic Cage): Anatomy & Function – Cleveland Clinic
Asked in Plain #11 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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