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Overweight people sometimes say they're big-boned. is that a real thing? are some people's bones actually bigger than normal?
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Yes it is true: Yes some people have bigger bones than the others.But not all overweight people have big bones.
Answered 5/8/2015
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Not really: The size and mass of the bones pales in comparison to the size of the soft tissue (fat, muscle) overlying them. Furthermore, there are no bones in the front part of the abdomen, or the buttocks, where most fat accumulates. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 5/7/2015
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