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Question
What is the difference between a true rib and a floating rib?
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Solution
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True rib |
Floating rib |
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1. The first seven pairs of ribs are called true ribs. |
1. The last two, i.e., 11th and 12th pairs of ribs are called floating ribs. |
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2. They are attached in front of the sternum by means of costal cartilages. |
2. They are not attached to the sternum at all. |
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