The sternum of a mammal consists of:

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(C) The mammalian sternum (breastbone) is a flat bone located in the center of the chest. It is composed of several segments known as sternebrae. In m

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$6$ sternebrae,a xiphisternum and a xiphoid

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(C) The mammalian sternum (breastbone) is a flat bone located in the center of the chest. It is composed of several segments known as sternebrae. In most mammals,the sternum consists of $6$ sternebrae,a xiphisternum (the posterior segment),and a xiphoid cartilage (the cartilaginous tip at the end of the xiphisternum). Therefore,the correct composition includes $6$ sternebrae,a xiphisternum,and a xiphoid cartilage.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$ (Number of bones)
$P$. Face	$I$. $6$
$Q$. Ear ossicles	$II$. $14$
$R$. Cranium	$III$. $1$
$S$. Hyoid bone	$IV$. $8$

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Match the following columns:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$ (Number of bones)

$P$. Face $I$. $6$

$Q$. Ear ossicles $II$. $14$

$R$. Cranium $III$. $1$

$S$. Hyoid bone $IV$. $8$

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