The true ribs

A) attach only to the vertebral column.
B) attach directly to the body of the sternum by bone to bone contact.
C) are the only ribs that are unpaired.
D) consist of twelve pairs.
E) attach to the sternum by separate cartilaginous extensions.


E) attach to the sternum by separate cartilaginous extensions.

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