Question

what are floating ribs?

Answer 1

Eleventh and Twelfth rib is known as floating rib because it is not attach with vertebrate.

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Answer 2

Answer:

  Floating ribs:  

• The 11th and 12th pair of ribs are called floating ribs because one end of the rib is attached to the vertebral column and the other end is free.
• The floating ribs play an important role to protect the kidneys.