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How many bones in are located in your rib cage ?

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Answer:

37 bones.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 12 pairs of ribs that total 24 ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and a single flat sternum. Therefore, this thoracic cage is formed of 37 bones. These bones are attached to each other by cartilages.

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37

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