Which statement is NOT true of the rib cage?
A)There are two pairs of floating ribs.
B)The manubrium of the sternum articulates with the false ribs.
C)The rib cage is pulled up and out during inhalation.
D)The xiphoid process is the most inferior part of the sternum.

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The manubrium of the sternum articulates with the true ribs, not the false ribs. The false ribs (ribs 8-12) do not directly attach to the sternum, but instead attach to the cartilage of the 7th rib.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Rib Cage