Wednesday, February 3, 2010

What is the difference between a false and floating rib?

I need help on studying for my Biology Comprehensive Exam. I'm only in sixth grade, so there's no need to give an explanation complete with difficult words I most likely couldn't understand, however I understand most anatomical terms that may be used in your explanation.What is the difference between a false and floating rib?
FALSE: the 5 lower ribs not attached to the sternum





FLOATING: the 2 lower false ribs without ventral (frontal) attachment

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