STANDARDZoology-Skeletal System
STANDARD Zoology Rib Cage MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The 8ᵗʰ and 9ᵗʰ ribs are known as false ribs because their external portions are attached to
A
Xiphisternum
B
Costa of 7ᵗʰ rib
C
They have no costa
D
They are not true ribs
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The 8ᵗʰ, 9ᵗʰ, and 10ᵗʰ ribs are attached to the cartilage of the 7ᵗʰ rib, making them false ribs.
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