Which ribs are floating ribs?

A. 1–7
B. 8–12
C. 11–12
D. None of the above


Answer: C

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Which coxal bone feature supports the body's weight when one is sitting?

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The system of fluid-filled tubes and chambers of the inner ear is called (the)

A) cochlea. B) bony labyrinth. C) membranous labyrinth. D) endootic space. E) All of the answers are correct.

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