The First Seven Pairs of Ribs That Attach Directly to the Sternum

question 29

Multiple Choice

The first seven pairs of ribs that attach directly to the sternum are called

• A) true ribs.
• B) false ribs.
• C) floating ribs.
• D) sternal ribs.
• E) Both true ribs and sternal ribs are correct names.

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