Which of the following statements is true of the sternum?
A) It serves as a site of attachment for the ribs via the costal cartilage.
B) It serves mainly as an articulating surface for the head of the humerus.
C) It supports the anterior portion of the shoulder, keeping it free from the thoracic cage.
D) It extends from the sternum to the tip of the shoulder, where it joins the acromion process of the scapula.
E) It serves as a site of attachment for all of the muscles that move the shoulder complex.

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The sternum serves as a site of attachment for the ribs via the costal cartilage, which is essential for the structure and function of the rib cage.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Sternum