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11th and 12th pair of ribs which are imperfectly formed and do not reach the sternum are called

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pseudo ribs

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false ribs

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floating ribs

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visceral ribs

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Solution

The correct option is C floating ribs
11th and 12th pair of ribs which are imperfectly formed and do not reach the sternum are called 'floating ribs'.

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