how many pairs of ribs articulate with xiphoid process
A typical human rib cage consists of 24 ribs, the sternum (with Xiphoid process), costal cartilages, and the 12 thoracic vertebrae â making up the thoracic wall and providing attachments for muscles (neck, thorax, upper abdomen, and back) . All ribs are attached in the back to the thoracic vertebrae.