GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The number of ribs in Human Body is
A
24
B
20
C
18
D
12
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The rib cage has a total of 24 bones or 12 pairs of bones in total. It provides structure to the body and also protects internal organs present inside the thoracic cavity, such as the heart and lungs. It is connected to the bone called sternum and in the back, it is connected to the vertebral column.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rib cage surrounds the lungs and the heart, serving as an important means of bony protection for these vital organs.In total, the rib cage consists of the 12 thoracic vertebrae and the 24 ribs, in addition to the sternum.

Detailed explanation-3: -The number of pairs of ribs in mammals varies from 9 (whale) to 24 (sloth); of true ribs, from 3 to 10 pairs. In humans there are normally 12 pairs of ribs.

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