The number of floating ribs in the human body is

6 pairs

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5 pairs

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3 pairs

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2 pairs

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Solution

The correct option is D 2 pairs
Two pairs of floating ribs are found in human body. The last two (11th and 12th) pairs of ribs remain free anteriorly and are called floating ribs.

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