1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Sex difference in shoulders?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Psychedelic Bookmarks, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. Psychedelic Bookmarks

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2007
    Messages:
    1,481
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    UK
    I have a random question. Do you know if there is any physical difference in men and women's shoulder/neck areas? I mean, any tangible difference? Because I can't pinpoint exactly what it is, but whenever I look at men and women's shoulders they just seem qualititively different. Am I imagining this?
     
  2. Miles D

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2008
    Messages:
    786
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, CA ⇒ Great Barrington, MA
    I think men have wider shoulders, but I think it can also come from muscle mass...
    ... because some chic water polo players' shoulders look like mens'.

    idk.
     
  3. Fiorino

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2008
    Messages:
    678
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Women tend to have a smaller frame, but
    I don't think it makes that much of a difference.
     
  4. Noah

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2008
    Messages:
    393
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Macon, GA
    women have a different angle to the shoulderline usually. its subtle though
     
  5. Bastan92

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2008
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    I had to do this whole science lab in physics about the purpose of the difference between a man and a woman's shoulders. A man has broader shoulders because his center of gravity is located there, while a woman's shoulders are relatively smaller because their center of gravity is in their hips. This also explains why women have to worry more about their hip sizes than men do. Also, a man can't wear high-heels properly because of the distance between the floor and his shoulders, while the distance from a woman's hips to the floor is a lot smaller.

    Damn, its 11:30 and I'm still in school mode.....

    If you're looking for physical attributes, then i guess men's are bigger than women's cause of the muscle mass.
     
  6. Psychedelic Bookmarks

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2007
    Messages:
    1,481
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    UK
    Thanks, Bastan92, that's interesting. That would explain the broad-lookingnes I have noticed in men's shoulders. Thankees! :slight_smile: