Question Detail

ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

How many pairs of ribs form the rib cage in humans?
Options
A Ten
B Eleven
C Twelve
Correct Answer
D Fourteen
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Twelve pairs of ribs and the sternum form the rib cage in humans. The ribs are attached posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae and anteriorly either to the sternum directly or indirectly, or remain free.

Hint

There are the same number of rib pairs as thoracic vertebrae.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1063 of 2214
Previous Course Details Next