The floating ribs articulate with the:
A) vertebrae.
B) sternum.
C) costal cartilage.
D) Both A and C are correct.

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The floating ribs, also known as vertebral ribs or lower false ribs, are ribs 11 and 12 and do not attach to the sternum directly. Instead, they articulate only with the thoracic vertebrae at their posterior end. However, they do have cartilaginous tips that contribute to the formation of the costal margin. Therefore, choice A is correct, as they articulate only with the vertebrae.

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