Which of these statements about the true ribs is FALSE?
A) There are 7 pairs of true ribs.
B) Some of the true ribs are also called floating ribs.
C) The posterior end of true ribs articulates with thoracic vertebrae.
D) Each true rib is greater in length than the one just superior to it.
E) The anterior end of true ribs have costal cartilages that attach directly to the sternum.

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True ribs are not called floating ribs. Floating ribs are the 11th and 12th pairs of ribs, which do not attach to the sternum at all.

Which of These Statements About the True Ribs Is FALSE