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