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The Rundown on Ribs

  • February 5, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

You have three types of ribs. “True” ribs, the top seven pairs, are joined to your sternum (the bone in the middle of your chest). “False” ribs, the next three pairs, all attach to your bottom true ribs. Lastly, two pairs of “floating” ribs connect only to your spine.

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