In-Text Figure Based Questions

question 41

Multiple Choice

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Which two pairs of ribs are the floating ribs? What distinguishes them from the other false ribs? (Figure-723)

• A) ribs 11 and 12; they do not attach to the sternum
• B) ribs 9 and 10; they do not attach to the sternum
• C) ribs 1 and 12; they attach to the sternum by costal cartilage
• D) ribs 1 and 2; they attach to the sternum directly
• E) ribs 1 and 12; they do not attach to the sternum

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Definitions:

Little or No Association

A term describing a weak or non-existent relationship between two variables in a statistical analysis.

Moderately Strong Association

A term describing a fair level of correlation between two variables, indicating that as one variable changes, the other tends to change in a predictable pattern.

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables where changes in the value of one variable are proportionally linked to changes in the value of another variable.

Negative Association

An interaction between two variables characterized by the increase of one variable leading to the decrease of the other.