Which statement accurately describes the articulations between ribs and vertebrae?

A. Two cervical, two lumbar and eight thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribs.
B. Twelve thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribs.
C. Two lumbar and ten thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribs.
D. Three of the cervical and ten of the thoracic vertebrae articulate with ribs.
E. Nine thoracic and three lumbar vertebrae articulate with the ribs.


Answer: B

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