NEETBiologyLocomotion and MovementMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following items gives its correct total number?
- ATypes of diabetes-3
- BCervical vertebrae in humans-8
- CFloating ribs in humans-4
- DAmino acids found in proteins-16
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Correct answer: C
There are twelve pairs of ribs which form the bony lateral walls of the thoracic cage. The first seven pairs are called true ribs; eighth, ninth and tenth pairs are called false ribs. The last two pairs of ribs are called floating ribs because their anterior ends are not attached either to the sternum or to the cartilage of another rib. The floating ribs protect the kidneys.
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