Ribs 8 to 12 Are Called ________ Because They Do

question 2

Multiple Choice

Ribs 8 to 12 are called ________ because they do not attach directly to the sternum.

• A) free
• B) false
• C) floating
• D) fibrous
• E) filamentous

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Definitions:

Muscular Tubes

Structures composed of smooth muscle, designed to transport substances through contractions, found in organs like the intestines and blood vessels.

Hernia

A condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it, often creating a bulge.

Renal Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys.

Bacteriologic Culture

The laboratory process of growing bacteria from a sample to identify a possible infection.