A male rib cage has 24 bones. The rib cage is comprised of 12 pairs of ribs, with each pair being symmetrically attached to the right and left sides of the body. This structure provides protection for vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
While some resources mention a few exceptions regarding the number of ribs, such as genetic mutations or cervical ribs, the standard count for human ribs, regardless of gender, is 24.
