Tag: Female skeleton

Worldwide, a woman over 50 is more likely to experience an osteoporosis-related fracture than a man of the same age, highlighting the distinct differences in skeletal health between the sexes. So, is there a difference between male and female bones?

According to the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), the average male skeleton weighs 10.5 kg compared to 7.8 kg for the average female skeleton. This significant difference leads many to ask: do male bones weigh more than female bones?