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Floating ribs of the thoracic cage are...

Floating ribs of the thoracic cage are

A

`1^(st) " to " 7^(th)` pairs

B

`8^(th) " to " 9^(th)` pairs

C

`8^(th) " to " 10^(th)` pairs

D

`11^(th) " to " 12^(th)` pairs

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D
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