Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Ribs

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the ribs?

• A) The upper two ribs are protected by the clavicle and the pectoralis major.
• B) The upper ribs 8 to 9 are protected posteriorly by the scapula.
• C) Most rib fractures are the result of overuse injuries.
• D) The floating ribs are the most commonly fractured ribs.

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