Question

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rib pairs 8, 9, and 10 are called ____________.
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vertebrosternal ribs
floating ribs
vertebral ribs
vertebrochondral ribs
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Explanation:

Rib pairs 8 - 10 are called vertebrochondral ribs. They do not attach directly to the sternum but instead attach to the costal cartilage of the rib above. Vertebrosternal ribs are the first 7 rib - pairs (true ribs). Floating ribs are rib pairs 11 and 12. There is no such term as vertebral ribs in standard anatomical nomenclature.

Answer:

D. vertebrochondral ribs