Question

Select the correctly matched pair :

• A. 11th & 12th pair of ribs → floating ribs
• B. First eight pair of ribs → true ribs
• C. both A & B
• D. 9th & 10th pair of ribs → false ribs

Answer 1

The correct option is A

11th & 12th pair of ribs → floating ribs

In humans, there are 12 pairs of ribs. The first seven pairs are called true ribs. The 8th, 9th, and 10th pairs—false ribs. The 11th and 12th pairs—floating ribs.