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The neck tie shaped bone to which the ribs are connected is called.

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sternum

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vertebrae

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spine

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Solution

The correct option is A sternum

The flat bone that is present to the centre of the chest is called sternum.

The twelve pairs of flat bones called ribs are connected to it from sideways.

These ribs are connected to the spine in the backside forming a cage like structure, protecting the lungs and heart within it.

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