Question

How many true ribs are present in the human body?

(a) 7 pairs

(b) 8 pairs

(c) 9 pairs

(d) 10 pairs

The question was asked during an interview for a job.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Locomotion & Movement topic in section Locomotion and Movement of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) 7 pairs

The best I can explain: The human body has 12 pairs of ribs. They articulate with the vertebral column dorsally and with the sternum ventrally with the help of hyaline cartilage. First seven pairs of ribs are called true ribs.