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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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