Rank of Differential at penetration point

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Let $S\subset\mathbb{R}^3$ be a regular surface. Suppose the straight line span$(e_3)$ penetrates $S$ at $p$. Let $(U,F,V)$ be a local parametrisation of $S$ around $p$.

How can we show that differential $D_uF$ restricted to the first two rows and columns has rank 2?

Thank you.