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The ribs that are directly attached to the sternum are
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Options:
  • A first seven pairs.
  • B first ten pairs.
  • C first eight pairs.
  • D first five pairs.
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The correct answer is: first seven pairs.
First seven pairs of ribs are known as true ribs because these are attached to sternum by means of hyaline cartilage.

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