Asked by dashpagma dasha on Sep 23, 2024
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Which set of ribs are also called the floating ribs?
A) 1-7
B) 8-10
C) 11-12
D) None of these
Floating Ribs
The last two pairs of ribs in the human rib cage that are not attached to the sternum or to other ribs and thus "float" freely.
- Recognize the anatomical differences between true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs.
Verified Answer
MZ
Muhammad Zahid6 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ribs 11 and 12 are also called floating ribs because they are not attached to the sternum, only to the vertebrae. Ribs 1-7 are called true ribs because they are attached to both the sternum and the vertebrae, while ribs 8-10 are called false ribs because they are only attached to the vertebrae and indirectly to the sternum via cartilage.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the anatomical differences between true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs.