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Rib cage is formed by

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Pectoral girdle, ribs and sternum

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Thoracic vertebrae, ribs and sternum

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Lumbar vertebrae, pectoral girdle and sternum

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Fore limb, pectoral girdle and sternum

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Solution

The correct option is B Thoracic vertebrae, ribs and sternum
Rib cage is the bony structure forming the boundaries for the thorax, which is also called as thoracic cage. It is made up of thoracic vertebra posteriorly, sternum anteriorly and ribs connecting the two structures passing laterally.

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