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How many of the given statements are incorrect?
A. The sternum is the part of appendicular skeleton.
B. 7 ribs are true ribs.
C. The longest bone in our body is the femur.

A

None

B

One

C

Two

D

All

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To determine how many of the given statements are incorrect, let's analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement A: The sternum is the part of the appendicular skeleton.** - The sternum is actually part of the axial skeleton, not the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**. 2. **Statement B: 7 ribs are true ribs.** - In humans, there are 12 pairs of ribs, and the first 7 pairs are known as true ribs because they are directly attached to the sternum via costal cartilages. This statement is **correct**. 3. **Statement C: The longest bone in our body is the femur.** - The femur, also known as the thigh bone, is indeed the longest bone in the human body. This statement is also **correct**. ### Conclusion: - Out of the three statements, only Statement A is incorrect. Therefore, the total number of incorrect statements is **1**. ### Final Answer: The number of incorrect statements is **1**. ---
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