What is the function of hyaline cartilage in the human body?

What is the function of hyaline cartilage in the human body?
  1. To join the 11th and 12th pairs of ribs
  2. To join the 8th, 9th and 10th pairs of ribs with the 7th rib
  3. To connect the first seven pairs of ribs to the sternum
  4. To connect the first seven pairs of ribs to the thoracic vertebrae

Solution

The 8th, 9th and 10th pairs of ribs do not articulate directly with the sternum but join the seventh rib with the help of hyaline cartilage.

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