Out of ‘X ’ pairs of ribs in humans only ‘Y ’ pairs are
true ribs. Select the option that correctly represents
values of X and Y and provides their explanation.
(a) X = 12, Y = 5 True ribs are attached dorsally to
vertebral column and sternum
on the two ends
(b) X = 24, Y = 2 The true ribs are dorsally attached
to vertebral column but are free
on ventral side
(c) X = 24, Y = 12True ribs are dorsally attached to
vertebral column but are free on
ventral side
(d) X = 12, Y = 7 True ribs are attached dorsally to
vertebral column and ventrally
to the sternum
true ribs. Select the option that correctly represents
values of X and Y and provides their explanation.
(a) X = 12, Y = 5 True ribs are attached dorsally to
vertebral column and sternum
on the two ends
(b) X = 24, Y = 2 The true ribs are dorsally attached
to vertebral column but are free
on ventral side
(c) X = 24, Y = 12True ribs are dorsally attached to
vertebral column but are free on
ventral side
(d) X = 12, Y = 7 True ribs are attached dorsally to
vertebral column and ventrally
to the sternum