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How many pairs of ribs are present in human skeleton?

a)

10 pair

b)

12 pair

c)

9 pair

d)

7 pair



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How many pairs of ribs are present in human skeleton?

a)

10 pair

b)

12 pair

c)

9 pair

d)

7 pair

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

12 pairs.

Most mammal have 7 cervical vertebrae. There are four exceptions as follows

2-toed sloth = 6 Cervical vertebrae

Manatee = 6 Cervical vertebrae

Anthear = 8 Cervical vertebrae

3-toed sloth = 9 Cervical vertebrae

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