Number of ribs found in a typical human ribcage is
A. 16
B. 21
C. 24
D. 28
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The ribs are a set of twelve paired bones which form the protective 'cage' of the thorax. They articulate with the vertebral column posteriorly, and terminate anteriorly as cartilage (known as costal cartilage).Number of ribs found in a typical human ribcage is 24.
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