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What is a “Wide Ribcage” and How do I Know if I Have One

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#1 ·
I’ve been confused for months
 
#3 ·
i think i have a small one because despite the relative thinness on my upper body you cant see the lines of my ribs. i think if u have a wide ribcage its easier to see the bones?
 
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#4 · (Edited by Moderator)
I tried to find good examples of this, they're under the spoiler!

But basically, your rib cage doesn't taper off into your waist as much, so you're kinda rectangular? That's probably a terrible description.

Anyway, rib cage comparisons under the spoiler.

I'd say Dua Lipa has a wide rib cage:

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And whoever this is has a smaller rib cage:

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#10 ·
I have a huge boxy boxy BOXY ribcage and I HATE it. I don't even want a small rib cage, I just want the fucker to taper in instead of basically flaring out. I literally have no waist because the rib cage is too low and boxy so it's just a straight line down
 
#12 ·
I have a wide, thick ribcage.