What is the difference between a true rib and a floating rib?

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True Rib Floating Rib

The first $7$ pairs of ribs in a rib cage are true ribs. The $11$ th and $12$ th pair of ribs in a rib cage are floating ribs

Through costal cartilage,true ribs are attached to the breast bone called the sternum Floating ribs are not attached to the sternum

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True Rib	Floating Rib
The first $7$ pairs of ribs in a rib cage are true ribs.	The $11$ th and $12$ th pair of ribs in a rib cage are floating ribs
Through costal cartilage,true ribs are attached to the breast bone called the sternum	Floating ribs are not attached to the sternum