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Rib, true
One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be 'true' if it attaches to the sternum (the breast bone). All 12 pairs of ribs attach to the building blocks of the spine (vertebrae) in the back. The 12 pairs of ribs consist of: > >True…
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- Taenia armata Taenia solium
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- Syndrome, sick sinus Symptoms of dizziness, confusion, fainting, and heart failure due to a problem with the sinus node of the…
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