Question: what is the difference between a true and false rib?
Answer: A rib is said to be "true" if it attaches to the sternum (the breast bone). ... True ribs: The first seven ribs attach to the sternum (the breast bone) in the front and are known as true ribs (or sternal ribs). False ribs: The lower five ribs do not directly connect to the sternum and are known as false ribs.