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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