Question

How many pairs of ribs are present in the human body?

Answer 1

12 pairs of ribs are present in the human body.

Answer 2

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here is your answer

1)There are total 12 pairs of ribs that are present in our human body.

2)The ribs have been divided into 3 parts=

a)7 ribs which are directly connected to STERNUM

b)Three ribs which connect to the COASTAL CARTILAGES.

c)Two "Floating" Ribs which connect only at the back

3) These ribs provide protection to both our body and its organs like liver.

4)It is interesting to know that the FLOATING RIBS are not connected to Sternum and so it got it name floating.

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