Patient Care Technician (PCT) AAH Practice Exam

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Each pair of ribs in the human body is associated with which anatomical structure?

Spine
Chest
Lungs
Sternum

The correct answer is: Chest

Each pair of ribs is primarily associated with the chest, as ribs form the ribcage, which encases and protects vital organs located in the thoracic cavity, including the heart and lungs. The ribcage serves as a structural framework for the chest and plays a crucial role in the respiratory process by allowing expansion and contraction during breathing. In relation to other options, while ribs also connect to the spine at the back and the sternum in the front, the question specifically asks for the anatomical structure that directly corresponds to each pair of ribs. The chest is the anatomical area that encompasses the entire ribcage, highlighting the protective and supportive role the ribs play in relation to this region of the body.