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The ribs support and protect the lungs, and protect the other internal organs. The term rib cage includes the sternum (breastbone) and the connections to the vertebrae (backbone).
To keep your lungs and heart protected from exterior dangers. Also, if you had no ribs you would find breathing a chore. The structure of the bones allows for your intercostal muscles to work, so they can contract.
The ribs are a part of the skeleton and they protect the heart and lungs.
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What are the bones that form a cage around the chest?
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What is the scientific name for the rib cagge?
Ribcage is the scientific name.The rib cage defines the thorax, or upper body, so the medical term for rib cage is 'thoracic cage'. (Thore -ASS-ik)
What bone protects the lungs?
The rib cage is the group of bones that enclose the heart and lungs. It is also known as the thoracic cage and is a component of the respiratory system.
What could be causing pain directly under your right rib cage?
Growing Pains perhaps depending upon your age.
What conditions could cause pain in the rib cage?
Costochondritis is a common inflammatory condition of the place where the rib and rib cartilage meet. Other lung and related conditions, such as pleuritis, can also cause inflammation in the chest and rib cage area.
Is it possible to get rib cage reconstruction if your rib cage is mishapen?
it is not possible to cunstruct a rib cage again.
How can you break your rib cage?
You can break your rib cage a number of ways but overall from a blunt blow to the rib cage
What is a Rib Cage Plait?
References to:1. Lacing of the rib cage: rib cage kinesiology, Plaiting/lacing
Do whales have rib cage?
Yes, whales do have rib cage.
Are the lungs distal to the rib cage?
The rib cage is superficial to the lungs. The rib cage encloses the lungs for protection.
What is the size of human rib cage?
what is the approximate size of the human rib cage
What bone protects your heart and stomache?
Your rib cage protects your heart and stomach,because the rib cage is kind of a cage and when you get hit there,it dosent hurt your organs but it can damage the rib cage.
What protects the lungs and supports breathing?
The Rib Cage, Sternum and the Diaphragm.
What cage protects your organs?
rib cage
What structure protects the heart and lungs?
Sternum Rib Cage Spine Scapula Clavicle.
What are the heart and the lungs protected by?
The heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage
What exactly is rib cage pain?
Hi there, rib cage pain can be caused when you encounter force to the rib cages. There are also several other minor causes, please contact your doctor if you experience rib cage pain.
