The true ribs ________.

A. are not attached to the sternum
B. are attached by cartilages to the costal cartilages of the ribs superior to them
C. are attached directly to the sternum by the costal cartilages
D. are attached directly to the sternum by dense regular connective tissue


Answer: C

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