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Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Ribs

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the ribs?


A) Ribs 11 and 12 are considered false ribs,because they attach indirectly to the sternum through the cartilages of the eighth and 10th ribs.
B) The lateral portion of the tubercle of the rib articulates with the transverse process to form the costotransverse joint.
C) The crest of the head of a typical rib articulates with the intervertebral disc above.
D) The subclavian vessels and a portion of the brachial plexus create a groove on the inferior surface of the first rib.

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