The number of floating ribs in the human body is

2 pairs

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6 pairs

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5 pairs

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3 pairs

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2 pairs

Two pairs of floating ribs are found in the human body. The last two (11th and 12th) pairs of ribs remain free and are not attached to the sternum. These are called floating ribs.

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