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Why is a rib called bicephalic?
AIt has two ends fused to the sternum
BIt joins two vertebrae of different regions
CIts dorsal end has two articulation surfaces
DIt is made of two layers of bone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Its dorsal end has two articulation surfaces
The dorsal end of a rib has two articulating surfaces, giving it a two-headed form.
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