Read the following Assertion $(A)$ and Reason $(R)$ and choose the correct option.
Assertion $(A):$ All $12$ pairs of ribs are called bicephalic.
Reason $(R):$ Each rib is connected dorsally to the vertebral column by $2$ heads of articulation.

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • C
    $(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is incorrect
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are incorrect

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