to some extent because they are in back of the heart
well the ribs protect the lungs and i think the heart.
The ribs protect the lungs, heart, intestines, most of your valuable organs, livers and such.
The organs protected by the rib cage include the heart, lungs, stomach, and liver.
your ribs
to protect your heart and lungs
The ribs protect your lungs (along with the sternum, which protects the heart).
To protect your lungs and your heart.
heart and lungs
The heart and lungs.
The lungs and heart are protected and surrounded by the ribs called the rib cage.
They contain and support the lungs, and (along with the sternum, or breastbone) provide additional structural protection for the heart and other organs.
The rib cage serves to protect the vital organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from injury. It also helps to support the structure of the chest and aids in breathing by expanding and contracting during respiration.