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Q. No.Which statement is true regarding the types of ribs in humans?
| 1. | All ribs are connected directly to the sternum. |
| 2. | True ribs connect directly to the sternum via their own costal cartilages, while false ribs share cartilages. |
| 3. | All ribs are termed false ribs because they do not attach to the sternum. |
| 4. | Floating ribs are attached to the vertebral column only and do not have any cartilage. |
Subtopic: Â Sternum & Ribs |
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Consider the two statements:
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
| Statement I: | First seven pairs of the ribs are called true ribs and are attached to the thoracic vertebrae and ventrally connected to the sternum with the help of elastic cartilage. |
| Statement II: | The 8th, 9th and 10th pairs are false ribs and join the seventh rib with the help of elastic cartilage. |
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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