Q.

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.

 XY 
1125True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and sternum on the two ends
2242The true ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but free on ventral side.
32412True ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but free on ventral side
4127True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and ventrally to the sternum

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a

1

b

2

c

3

d

4

answer is D.

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Out of 12 pairs of ribs, only 7 pairs are true ribs. True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and ventrally to the sternum.

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