The costal cartilage of the vertebrochondral ribs are attached with

The sternum

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The 7th rib

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The thoracic vertebrae

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The 11th rib

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Solution

The correct option is B The 7th rib
The 8th, 9th and 10th ribs do not attach directly to the sternum. These are called vertebrochondral or false ribs. Their costal cartilages are attached with the 7th rib.

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