Which Are Vertebrosternal Ribs?

Ribs 1–7 are classified as true ribs (vertebrosternal ribs). The costal cartilage

from each of these ribs attaches directly to the sternum. Ribs 8–12 are called false ribs (vertebrochondral ribs). The costal cartilages from these ribs do not attach directly to the sternum.

Where are the Vertebrosternal ribs?

True (vertebrosternal) ribs are ribs 1–7. The costal cartilage for each of these attaches directly to the sternum.

Which ribs are called true ribs or Vertebrosternal?

The first seven rib pairs known as the fixed or vertebrosternal ribs are the true ribs (Latin: costae verae) as they connect directly to the sternum; the next five pairs (eighth to twelfth) are the false ribs (Latin: costae spuriae). The false ribs include both vertebrochondral ribs and vertebral ribs.