Multiple choice

Last 2 pairs (eleventh and twelfth) of ribs are not connected ventrally and are therefore, called ____________.

  1. vertebrochondral ribs

  2. floating ribs

  3. true ribs

  4. bicephalic

  5. none of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, last 2 pairs (eleventh and twelfth) of ribs are not connected ventrally, and are therefore, called floating ribs.