Beginner Ribs Quiz
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Q1. How many pairs of ribs are present in the human body?
- 10
- 12
- 11
- 14
Q2. What are the first seven pairs of ribs called?
- Typical ribs
- Floating ribs
- False ribs
- True ribs
Q3. What are ribs 8 to 10 called?
- Floating ribs
- True ribs
- False ribs
- Short ribs
Q4. What are ribs 11 and 12 commonly referred to as?
- Articulating ribs
- Floating ribs
- True ribs
- False ribs
Q5. Which bone do most ribs articulate with posteriorly?
- Scapula
- Cervical vertebrae
- Thoracic vertebrae
- Sternum
Q6. Which part of the rib articulates with the vertebral body?
- Tubercle
- Neck
- Head
- Angle
Q7. What is the flattened anterior end of a rib called?
- Head
- Tubercle
- Sternal end
- Neck
Q8. What type of bone are ribs classified as?
- Long bones
- Short bones
- Irregular bones
- Flat bones
Q9. What structure joins the ribs to the sternum?
- Tendons
- Ligaments
- Costal cartilage
- Synovial capsules
Q10. What is the curve along the inferior border of each rib called?
- Tubercular ridge
- Sternal notch
- Neck channel
- Costal groove