Between which structures will you find a joint that contains synchondrosis costal cartilage?
a. Vertebrae
b. Ribs and sternum
c. Sutures of the skull
d. Facial bones
ANS: B
Synchondrosis costal cartilage is located between the ribs and the sternum. This type of cartilage is not found between the vertebrae, sutures of the skull, or between the facial bones.
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