The thoracic cage includes

A. the sternum, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and 12 ribs.
B. the sternum, the clavicles, and 12 ribs.
C. 12 thoracic vertebrae and 24 ribs.
D. the hyoid bone, the sternum, the clavicles, and 24 ribs.
E. the sternum and 24 ribs.


Answer: E

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