Question

1. the ribs that attach to the cartilage of the ribs above them are called ____. floating ribs fixed ribs true ribs false ribs

Explanation:

• True ribs (first 7 pairs) attach directly to the sternum.
• False ribs (8 - 10 pairs) attach to the cartilage of the ribs above them.
• Floating ribs (11 - 12 pairs) have no anterior attachment.
• Fixed ribs is not a standard anatomical term for ribs.

Answer:

false ribs