Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the ribs?

a)the first 7 are referred to as vertebrosternal ribs.
b)ribs 11 and 12 are typically "floating" (vertebral, free) ribs.
c)the tubercle of a typical rib attaches to the inferior articular facet of the corresponding vertebrae.
d)the head of a typical rib articulates with the bodies of two vertebrae.
e)the costal groove is associated with the intercostal vessels and nerv

C

Explanation:

Typical ribs articulate with the superior costal facet of their corresponding vertebra

explanation:

for example, code 28039 - excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subcutaneous, 1.5 cm or greater, appears before 28043 - excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm.

a less-active, mature cell in areolar connective tissue would be a:

a. fibroblast

b. fibrocyte

c. chondroblast

d. chondrocyte