What is the number of "True Ribs" in human body?
Correct answer: B. 14
- A. 12
- B. 14
- C. 16
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Explanation
Humans have 12 pairs of ribs, and the upper 7 pairs attach directly to the sternum, so the number of true ribs is 7 pairs x 2 ribs per pair = 14 ribs. Students may choose 12 by confusing true ribs with the total number of rib pairs, but 12 pairs include both true and false ribs.
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