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The number of floating ribs is...

The number of floating ribs is

A

2 pairs

B

12 pairs

C

7 pairs

D

3 pairs

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To determine the number of floating ribs, we can follow these steps: 1. **Understand what floating ribs are**: Floating ribs are defined as the ribs that are not attached to the sternum (breastbone). They do not connect to the sternum or to the other ribs. 2. **Identify the total number of ribs**: In the human body, there are a total of 12 pairs of ribs. This means there are 24 individual ribs. 3. **Locate the floating ribs**: Among these 12 pairs, the 11th and 12th pairs are classified as floating ribs. They are the only pairs that do not have any anterior attachment to the sternum. 4. **Count the floating ribs**: Since the 11th and 12th pairs are the only floating ribs, we can conclude that there are 2 pairs of floating ribs. 5. **Final answer**: Therefore, the number of floating ribs is 2 pairs.
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