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False ribs are the remaining five pairs of ribs (8th to 12th) that are not directly attached to the sternum. The 8th to 10th ribs are indirectly attached to the sternum through the costal cartilage of the rib above, while the 11th and 12th ribs are floating ribs Show more…
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