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There are twelve pairs of ribs which are separated by the intercostal spaces. The upper 7 ribs show increase on length progressively while the lower 5 ribs show gradual decrease in length.
true the first 7 ribs that attach to the sternum directly
false from 8th to 10th that attach to the sternum through costal cartilage
floating the 11th and 12th with no articulation to the sternum