Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the human endoskeleton?
$A$. Human skull is monocondylic.
$B$. The joint between any two adjoining vertebrae is a cartilaginous joint.
$C$. In human beings, the number of cervical vertebrae is seven.
$D$. All ribs except the last $2$ pairs are bicephalic.
$E$. The occipital bone of the skull is articulated with the atlas vertebra.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A
  $(1)$ $C, D$ and $E$ only
• B
  $(2)$ $B, C$ and $E$ only
• C
  $(3)$ $A, B$ and $D$ only
• D
  $(4)$ $B$ and $E$ only