The ribs that are attached posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae but are not attached anteriorly are known as
A) the true ribs.
B) the False ribs.
C) the floating ribs.
D) vertebrosternal ribs.

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The description of ribs that are attached posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae but not attached anteriorly matches the definition of floating ribs. True ribs are attached both posteriorly and anteriorly, while false ribs are attached posteriorly but have cartilage attachments to the sternum. Vertebrosternal ribs are another term for true ribs.

The Ribs That Are Attached Posteriorly to the Thoracic Vertebrae