Statement-$I$: Each rib is a thin flat bone connected dorsally to the vertebral column and ventrally to the sternum.
Statement-$II$: The $8^{th}$,$9^{th}$,and $10^{th}$ pairs of ribs do not articulate directly with the sternum but join the seventh rib with the help of hyaline cartilage. These are called floating ribs.

• A
  Statement-$I$ and $II$ both are correct.
• B
  Statement-$I$ and $II$ both are incorrect.
• C
  Only statement-$I$ is correct.
• D
  Only statement-$II$ is correct.