Final answer:
The anterior (sternal) end of a rib does not articulate with a thoracic vertebrae.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement 'The anterior (sternal) end of a rib articulates with a thoracic vertebrae' is false.
The anterior end of a rib anchors indirectly or not at all to the sternum. True ribs (1-7) attach directly to the sternum via their costal cartilage, while false ribs (8-12) either attach indirectly or not at all. The anterior end of the rib does not articulate with a thoracic vertebrae.