The True Ribs Are

question 99

Multiple Choice

The true ribs are

• A) ribs 1-7.
• B) called vertebrosternal ribs.
• C) ribs 8-12.
• D) called vertebrochondral ribs.
• E) ribs 1-7 and are called vertebrosternal ribs.

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