EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

How many pairs of ribs do humans have?
  1. 14
  2. 10
  3. 16
  4. 12
Explanation
Answer: D - Humans have 12 pairs of ribs. Pairs 1-10 are attached anterior to the sternum while pairs 11 and 12 are unattached, and are known as floating ribs.
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