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it doesn't the skeletal system protects the organs
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agono that's the skelatory system that forms and protects the organs., the muscular system helps your body move.
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∙ 12y agoi thought u were supposed to answer it are u beacause the website is called answers.com
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∙ 9y agoYes. You are right. Your abdominal organs are packaged and protected by flat sheet of muscles. There are muscles between the ribs also to protect the organs in your chest.
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What is the purpose of having ribs?
to protect interior organs
What are locomotor organs?
The muscles with the bones act as locomotor organs.
What essential nutrient makes up your skin hair nails muscles and organs?
Your skin, hair, muscles and organs are mostly made up of protein.
What organs does the pelvis protect?
The pelvis protects your reproduction organs, some digestion organs and your bladder.
What organs protect the rib cage?
Well, to answer the question directly, skin protects the ribcage. If the question reversed (what organs does the ribcage protect?), then my answer would be that the ribcage primarily protects the heart and lungs, although it does protect the spleen and, to a lesser extent, the liver and stomach.
What protects organ?
Bones and muscles protect organs.
What is the purpose of having ribs?
to protect interior organs
What are the 3 functions of your bones?
To protect internal organs To anchor the muscles To give shape and structure
What gives shape and strength to the body?
The bones and muscles provide strength, support and shape to the body. The skeletal system or the bones is a framework on which all organs and muscles are attached. Bones protect the internal organs. Muscles give the body its outer shape and muscles along with bones help in movement.
How does the skeleton provide protection for the human body?
Pad and protect bones, abdominal muscles protect internal organs and reinforce and cushion joints
Is bones and muscles vital organ?
Muscles are not organs. As far as bones, they are not vital organs. (not that I know of)
Is protection a function of muscles?
A muscle may contract in an effort to protect a joint or internal organs. For example, if you contract your rectus abdominus muscle (your "abs"), it reduces the risk of impact injury to the organs inside.
If bones are supposed to protect your organs then why are they so fragile?
If bones were denser, they would be heaver, putting more strain on our bodies. They are efficient enough to protect organs in most cases. Protecting organs isn't the only function of bones. They also provide structure for your body and allow movement by giving muscles something to pull on.
Which muscles are located in the internal organs?
smooth muscles
What are the jobs of bones and muscles?
Bones have 5 jobs. They support the body and give it shape. They protect organs inside the body. They work with muscles to help the body move. Some bones help make blood cells and the store some minerals that the body needs.
What are the functions of the ribs?
To protect the thoracic organs and to protect the liver, spleen, and kidneyThe rib cage makes up the thoracic wall, and provides attachments for the muscles of the neck, thorax, upper abdomen, and back.
What are locomotor organs?
The muscles with the bones act as locomotor organs.
