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Does the skull protect the lungs?

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The skull protects the brain. The ribcage protects the lungs.

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Does bone protect the brain and lungs?

The skull protects the brain, and the ribs protect the lungs... so yes.


Does the skull form a cage around the lungs and the heart?

The skull provides protection for the brain. The ribs form a cage to protect the heart and lungs.


What organs do your skull and ribs protect?

There is no organ that shares it protection between the skull and ribcage. The skull protects the brain mainly and hte ribcage protects the heart and lungs.


What organs do skeletons protect?

Your skeleton gives shape to your body, only the ribs protect the organs such as the heart, lungs, diaphragm and your skull protects your brain.


How does bones protect your body?

they help you stand eitherwise you would be jelly They protect oragans. the ribs protect the heart and lungs, and the pelvis or hip bone protects the bladder lymph nodes and lower colon.


What bones protect your skull?

No bomes protect your skull but it is wrapped with muscles.


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.


Are bones involved in the protection of organs?

Yes very much. Ex: ribs protect the heart and lungs, also the skull protects the brain


How does the bone help us protect from injury?

Well your rib bones protect your lungs, heart , stomach, liver, pancreas and all the other organs inside the ribs and your skull protects your brain. but no other bones protect you .


What part of the body supports and protects your delicate organs like your brain liver and lungs?

The skeletal system protects and supports your organs. For instance, the skull protects the brain, and the ribs protect the lungs and liver.


If Skull is to head and what is rib to?

LUNGS


What things does the skull protect?

The brain