Select the correct option.

1. There are seven pairs of vertebrosternal, three pairs of vertebrochondral and two pairs of vertebral ribs.
2. 8th, 9th and 10th pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum.
3. 11th and 12th pairs of ribs are connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage.
4. Each rib is a flat thin bone and all the ribs are connected dorsally to the thoracic vertebrae and ventrally to the sternum.

Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs |
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NEET - 2019
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Out of ‘X’ pairs of ribs in humans only 'Y' pairs are true ribs. Select the option that correctly represents values of X and Y and provides their explanation:

1. X=12, Y=5 True ribs are attached to vertebral column and sternum on the two ends.
2. X=24, Y=7 True ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but are free on ventral side.
3. X=24, Y=12 True ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but are free on ventral side.
4. X=12, Y=7 True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and ventrally to the sternum.

Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs |
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NEET - 2017
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Which one of the following items gives its correct total number?

1. Floating ribs in humans - 4

2. Amino acids found in proteins - 16

3. Types of diabetes - 3

4. Cervical vertebrae in humans - 8

Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs |
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AIPMT - 2008
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In human body, which one of the following is anatomically correct?

1.Floating ribs-2 pairs2.Collar bones-3 pairs
3.Salivary glands-1 pair4.Cranial nerves-10 pairs
Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs |
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AIPMT - 2007
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