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Per NCERT, the rib cage attaches to the spine at the back and to which bone at the front?
AThe breast bone (sternum)
BThe femur
CThe tibia
DThe skull
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The breast bone (sternum)
Per NCERT §3.6, ribs join the sternum (breast bone) anteriorly, allowing flexible chest expansion during breathing.
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