MCQ
How many ribs are present in human beings
  • A
    $6$ pairs
  • B
    $9$ pairs
  • $12$ pairs
  • D
    $15$ pairs

Answer

Correct option: C.
$12$ pairs
c
(c) $12$ pair ribs are present in human beings, $7^{th}$ pairs are called true ribs, $8^{th}$, $9^{th}$, $10^{th}$ pairs are called false ribs, and last two pairs of ribs are called floating ribs.

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