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The number of floating ribs in the human body is

1. 6 pairs
2. 5 pairs
3. 3 pairs
4. 2 pairs

Correct answer: 2 pairs

Solution

Floating ribs are the 11th and 12th pairs of ribs, and they do not connect to the sternum. Since there are two such pairs, the correct answer is 2 pairs.

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