Which Of The Following Statements Regarding The Joints Between The Ribs And Sternum Is Correct?

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Which Of The Following Statements Regarding The Joints Between The Ribs And Sternum Is Correct?

a)The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synchondroses; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are symphyses. b) The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synarthrotic; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are diarthrotic. This joint is labeled B in the figure. c) All joints between the ribs and sternum are classified as cartilaginous joints. d) All joints between the ribs and sternum are classified as synovial joints
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A) The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synarthrotic; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are diathrotic. The joints formed between the ribs and sternum, with the exception of the first rib, are diarthrotic synovial joints

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