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Locomotion and Movement · Question 59

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1

Sternum is connected to ribs by

  1. bony matter
  2. white fibrous cartilage
  3. hyaline cartilage
  4. areolar tissue

Answer

(3) hyaline cartilage

Solution

As per NCERT, the first seven pairs of ribs (true ribs) are attached dorsally to the thoracic vertebrae and ventrally to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage.

The 8th, 9th and 10th pairs (false ribs) join the seventh rib by hyaline cartilage.

Answer: (3)

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2

Bone related with skull is

  1. coracoid
  2. arytenoid
  3. pterygoid
  4. atlas
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3

What is the name of joint between ribs and sternum?

  1. Cartilaginous joint
  2. Angular joint
  3. Gliding joint
  4. Fibrous joint
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