Question

The last two pairs of ribs are named floating ribs
because
(a) Their sternal parts are attached to the sternum
directly
(b) Their sternal parts are attached on the 7 th
pair of ribs
(c) Their sternal parts remain free and do not
even reach the sternum
(d) They float in the body cavity

Answer 1

Answer:

The phrase floating rib or vertebral rib (Latin: costae fluctuantes) refers to the two lowermost, the eleventh and twelfth rib pairs; so-called because they are attached only to the vertebrae–and not to the sternum or cartilage of the sternum.

Answer 2

Answer:

back bone or breast

Explanation:

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