State whether the given statement is true or false. Sternum is present on the ventral side of the body.

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The given statement is a true statement. The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone at the front centre of the chest. The ribs and sternum fuse to form the ribcage. It protects the lungs from mechanical injury.

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(b) H-zone of striated muscle fibre represents both thick and thin filaments.

(d) There are 11 pairs of ribs in man.

(e) Sternum is present on the ventral side of the body.

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