Multiple choice

The lowest pair of ribs in the human body is known as

  1. Additional ribs

  2. Floating ribs

  3. Xiphoid ribs

  4. Invasive ribs

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 11th and 12th pairs of ribs are called floating ribs because they do not attach to the sternum or to the cartilage of other ribs.