Which Statement Is NOT True of the Rib Cage

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the rib cage?

• A)There are two pairs of floating ribs.
• B)The manubrium of the sternum articulates with the false ribs.
• C)The rib cage is pulled up and out during inhalation.
• D)The xiphoid process is the most inferior part of the sternum.

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