There are __________ pairs of ribs:
Correct answer: B. 12
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 14
- D. 16
Explanation
The normal human skeleton has 12 pairs of ribs, making 24 ribs in total. The first seven pairs are true ribs, while the remaining five pairs are false ribs, including two pairs of floating ribs.
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