The true ribs ________.
A) consist of twelve pairs
B) are the only ribs that are unpaired
C) attach to the sternum by separate cartilaginous extensions
D) attach only to the vertebral column
E) attach directly to the body of the sternum by bone to bone contact

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True ribs attach to the sternum through their own costal cartilages, making them distinct from false ribs, which either attach indirectly to the sternum or not at all.

The True Ribs ________