NEETBiologyLocomotion and MovementMCQ+4 / −1
Select the correct option :
- AEach rib is a flat thin bone and all the ribs are connected dorsally to the thoracic vertebrae and ventrally to the sternum
- BThere are seven pairs of vertebrosternal, three pairs of vertebrochondral and two pairs of vertebral ribs
- C8th, 9th and 10th pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum
- D11th and 12th pairs of ribs are connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage.
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Correct answer: B
Seven pairs of Ribs are vertebrosternal while 8th, 9th and 10th pair of ribs are vertebrochondral and the last 11th, 12th pair are vertebral ribs.
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