Do ribs protect your heart

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Yes, the rib cage does protect the heart.

Wiki User

∙ 10y ago

What else can I help you with?

What if heart has no ribs to protect it?

we will die without ribs

What is the rib cage protects?

well the ribs protect the lungs and i think the heart.

Who protect your heart and lungs?

your ribs

What part of the body does the ribs protect?

The ribs protect your lungs (along with the sternum, which protects the heart).

What bone protects the heart ventrally?

your ribs protect your heart

What bones do you think protect the lungs?

The lungs and heart are protected and surrounded by the ribs called the rib cage.

Why do you have ribs in your bodies?

To protect your lungs and your heart.

What besides the ribs protect the heart?

sternum

What protects your brain and your heart and lungs?

The breastbone (sternum) and the ribs are connected by cartilage to form the "thoracic cage" that covers the heart and lungs. It is not unusual for ribs to be fractured when using exterior compression on the heart, as is done in CPR.

How do your ribs help your body?

They protect the heart and lungs.

How do your ribs protect your organs?

your ribs are like a hard shield that stands infrunt of the organs and stuff to protect it. =D

How is heart protected from injuries?

Your ribs will protect the heart from injuries by placed in front of the heart

Trending Questions

What is De'mar Hamilton's Drum Set Up? what is it when information influences the economic decisions of users by helping them evaluate past present or future events or confirming or correcting their past evaluations? If a line has no slope it is parallel to what axis? What is a person who studies grass called? What is Santa Claus multiplied by I? What impact did the underground railroad have on Harriet Tubman's life? Where did Anthony henday die? Who is at fault if you were backed all the way out of the parking spot when you were hit by another driver who was only part way out and claims you were in her blind spot? How do you get Calcary from Edmonton by bus? How do you send a bud request in mail on animal jam? Both inhalation and exhalation always requires the expenditure of energy? How do you say Katie in Spanish? Postal code of kapuwatte jaela sri lanka? How many days and hours are 4800 minutes? What are the function of characters in chess? How tall is Nathan Bybee? How can I make whipped cream using evaporated milk? What was the event held at the earliest ancient Olympics games? What is the relationship between faith and religion? How are judges appointed under the Missouri Plan?