Question

The number of ribs in your body is?

• A. $10$ Pairs
• B. $12$ Pairs
• C. $24$ Pairs
• D. $36$ Pairs

Answer 1

The correct option is B $12$ Pairs

Our thoracic cage or rib cage is composed of 12 pairs of ribs. All are attached at the back to the thoracic vertebrae, and are numbered from 1–12 according to the vertebrae they attach to. The first rib is attached to the thoracic vertebra. At the front of the body, most of the ribs are joined by costal cartilages to the sternum. Both men and women have the same number of ribs. Each rib is a curved, flattened bone that contributes to the wall of the thorax.

So the correct is '12'.