Question : Distinguish between true ribs and false ribs.

1.	Question : Distinguish between true ribs and false ribs.
Answer» SOLUTION :True ribs : the first seven pairs of ribs are called 'true ribs' or vertebro-stemal ribs. Dorsally they are ATTACHED to the thoracic vertcbrae and ventrally connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilages. False ribs : the 8th, 9TH and 10th pairs of ribs do not ARTICULATE directly with the sternum but JOINED with the cartilaginous ( hyaline cartilage ) part of the seventh rib. These are called 'false ribs ' or vertebro-chondral ribs.

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