2007-02-22 12:45:18 · 4 answers · asked by wholenote4 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
In an adult, the skeleton comprises around 20% of the total body weight. The average weight of an adult is approx. 75.3 kg so in an adult the skeleton comprises around 15 kg or 26 pounds. This weight of course varies depending on height, sex, and body weight.
2007-02-22 12:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by aberrantgeek 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just a minute slim, I`ll check the one I dugup last nite. Yep ! I say about 7.9 lbs. The biggest one weighs 12.3, the smallest weighs .3 lbs.
2007-02-22 13:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by the flea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its around 20 pounds, but it varies depending on the person's height, whether they are male or female, etc.
2007-02-22 12:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was wondering the same question
2016-08-23 19:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋