Question

What is the difference between the true and false ribs

Answer 1

True rib: One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be "true" if it attaches to the sternum (the breast bone). All 12 pairs of ribs attach to the building blocks of the spine (vertebrae) in the back. ... False ribs: The lower five ribs do not directly connect to the sternum and are known as false ribs