24. Sternum
Anterior view
The
manubrium is Xiphoid process is
superior to the inferior to the
body of the body of the
sternum Body of sternum
Sternum
Manubrium Xiphoid Process
25. 14 True Ribs 4 Floating Ribs
(7 true ribs on each side) (2 floating ribs on each side)
They are true ribs because they They are floating ribs because they do
connect to the sternum. not connect to the sternum.
10 False Ribs Posterior and
(5 false ribs on each side) anterior view
Lateral view They are false ribs because they
do not directly connect to the
sternum.
26. Anterior
view
An anthropologist can determine the
difference between a male and a
female by how far the angle of the
pelvis is. If it is wider, it is a female. If
it is narrower it is a male.