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  1. The vast majority of human beings are born with 24 ribs, 12 on each side of the body. Contrary to a widely held misconception, men and women have the same number of ribs. However, some people are born with more or less than the typical 24 ribs.
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    In humans there are normally 12 pairs of ribs. The first seven pairs are attached directly to the sternum by costal cartilages and are called true ribs.
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    The ribs are the twelve pairs of curved, flat bones that form the majority of the thoracic cage. The true ribs, also known as the vertebrosternal ribs, represent the first seven pairs, with ribs 8-10 termed false ribs (vertebrochondral), while ribs 11-12 are known as floating (vertebral, free) ribs.
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    There are three types of ribs based on their attachment to the sternum:

    • True ribs are the first 7 pairs that attach to the thoracic vertebra in the spine and then directly articulate with the sternum through their costal cartilage.
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    The human rib cage comprises 37 bones:

    • Sternum (1, unpaired): It is also known as the breastbone and can be felt at the center of the chest. This bone articulates with the first 7 ribs.
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      Oct 24, 2012 · The true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs all have a head, neck, and shaft. All the ribs of the thoracic cage articulate with vertebrae and each has a costal groove for passage of the intercostal vessels and nerve.

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      Oct 30, 2023 · Ribs one to seven are considered true ribs and attach directly to the sternum via their own costal cartilage. Ribs eight to ten are the false ribs and are connected to the sternum indirectly via the cartilage of the rib above them.

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      Feb 8, 2024 · The ribs are the twelve pairs of curved, flat bones that form the majority of the thoracic cage. The true ribs, also known as the vertebrosternal ribs, represent the first seven pairs, with ribs 8-10 termed false ribs …