The joint between the first costal cartilage and the sternum, is a ________, whereas the other costal cartilages are joined to the sternum by ________ joints.
A. synostosis; cartilaginous
B. synarthrosis; cartilaginous
C. symphysis; cartilaginous
D. syndesmosis; synovial
E. synchondrosis; synovial
Answer: E
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