Q. Ribs that are attached to the thoracic vertebrate and ventrally connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage are called
A) True ribs
B) False rib
C) Floating ribs
D) Rib cage
Explanation
True ribs. Most mammal have 7 cervical vertebrae. There are four exceptions as follows 2-toed sloth = 6 Cervical vertebrae Manatee = 6 Cervical vertebrae Anthear = 8 Cervical vertebrae 3-toed sloth = 9 Cervical vertebrae
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