Question

Which of the following are NOT characteristics of the chest bone?

• A. It is the longest bone in the body
• B. There is only one chest bone
• C. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the rib cage
• D. Long flat bone located in the center of the chest

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It is the longest bone in the body

The chest bone is a long flat bone located in the centre of the chest. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs and major blood vessels from injury.