Question

Identify the pair of vertebrochondral ribs.

• A. 8${}^{th}$ and 9${}^{th}$
• B. 7${}^{th}$ and 8${}^{th}$
• C. 11${}^{th}$ and 12${}^{th}$
• D. 10${}^{th}$ and 11${}^{th}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

8${}^{th}$ and 9${}^{th}$

Vertebrochondral ribs or known as "false ribs" are one of the lower ribs (8, 9 and 10) that do not join the sternum directly. Their cartilage directly connects to the cartilage of the seventh rib. The variation in the anatomy of the lower ribs may be considerable.( i.e; that is there may be only two false ribs).

So, the correct option is ' 8th and 9th '.