Question

The _____ pairs of ribs make a cone rib cage.

Answer 1

Answer:

Rib cage is formed by the vertebral column, ribs, and sternum and encloses the heart and lungs.

There are 24 ribs which are arranged twelve on each side. The first seven pairs of ribs join the breastbone known as sternum in the center of the chest.

The front ends of the 8

th

and 10

th

pairs are connected to the ribs above them.

The 11

th

and 12

th

pairs are called floating ribs, as they are anchored in place only by connective tissue so they are floating and are called floating ribs.

Answer 2

The twelve pairs make a cone rib cage.

• In a human body, the heart and lungs are enclosed by the rib cage, made up of the spinal column, prime ribs, and a sternum.
• There in common is a total of 24, with twelve on each side.
• The rib cage typically consists of a vital ventilatory function in the respiratory system because it properly houses the breathing muscles that are necessary for active inhalation and forceful exhalation.