Which ribs attach to the sternum?
A) The first 3 ribs
B) The first 7 ribs
C) The first 10 ribs
D) All the ribs

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The first 7 ribs are known as true ribs because they attach directly to the sternum through their own costal cartilage. The remaining 5 ribs are called false ribs because they either attach indirectly to the sternum or not at all. The 11th and 12th ribs are also called floating ribs because they do not attach to the sternum at all.

Which Ribs Attach to the Sternum