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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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False rib is:
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The correct answer is  10th rib do not aiculate with sternum anteriorly (false rib). The first seven 'true' ribs connect to the sternum by costal cailages, whilst the remaining lower five 'false' ribs either join the suprajacent (upper) costal cailage (8-10) or 'float' free at their anterior ends as relatively small and delicate structures tipped with cailage. Fig. : Rib cage