Which of the following form thoracic cage of man?

Ribs

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Sternum

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Lumbar vertebrae

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Thoracic vertebrae

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Solution

The correct option is D
Thoracic vertebrae

The thoracic cage protects the heart and lungs. It is composed of 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages and the sternum.

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Which of the following form thoracic cage of man?

The correct option is D Thoracic vertebrae The thoracic cage protects the heart and lungs. It is composed of 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages and the sternum.

The correct option is D
Thoracic vertebrae

The thoracic cage protects the heart and lungs. It is composed of 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages and the sternum.