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*Cartilage of last rib may fail to join that of its neighbor: said to be '''floating'''

*Cartilage of last rib may fail to join that of its neighbor: said to be '''floating'''

*Join ventrally on the midline at the '''Sternum''', which is comprised of three parts

*Join ventrally on the midline at the '''Sternum''', which is comprised of three parts

**Manubrium: most cranial, projects beyond the first set of ribs and can be palpated

**'''Manubrium''': most cranial, projects beyond the first set of ribs and can be palpated

**Body: segmented '''sternebrae''' joined by cartilage in young animals that is later replaced by bone

**Body: segmented '''sternebrae''' joined by cartilage in young animals that is later replaced by bone

**'''Xiphoid Cartilage''': caudal end that projects between lower ends of costal arches, providing attachment for the '''linea alba'''

**'''Xiphoid Cartilage''': caudal end that projects between lower ends of costal arches, providing attachment for the '''linea alba'''