Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
There are three kinds of ribs – true, false and floating
A
True
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B
False
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Solution
The correct option is A True The statement is True.
There are 12 pairs of ribs with the sternum and thoracic vertebrae that form the rib cage. The first 7 pairs of ribs are true ribs, the 8th, 9th and 10th pairs are false ribs and the 11th and 12th pair are floating ribs.