What are ribs 8 through 10,which articulate with the sternum through the conjoined costal cartilage,known as?
A) True ribs
B) False ribs
C) Floating ribs
D) Costal ribs

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Ribs 8 through 10 are known as false ribs because they do not directly articulate with the sternum and instead attach to the sternum through the conjoined costal cartilage. True ribs (ribs 1-7) directly articulate with the sternum, while floating ribs (ribs 11-12) have no attachment to the sternum at all. Costal ribs is not a commonly used term in anatomy.

What Are Ribs 8 Through 10,which Articulate with the Sternum