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The ribcage protects the lungs. They don't necessarily "work together".
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∙ 7y agoMoves upwards and outwards as the diaphram moves downwards to expand the thoracic cavity.
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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 do you call the bones that protects the lungs?
Your Rib Cage protects your lungs.
What are the heart and the lungs protected by?
The heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage
What is a boney cage that protects the lungs?
The rib cage.
What protects the lungs and supports breathing?
The Rib Cage, Sternum and the Diaphragm.
What does the lungs protect?
Your immune system and your rib cage, plus a layer of muscle
What structure protects the heart and lungs?
Sternum Rib Cage Spine Scapula Clavicle.
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 happens to your diaphragm rib cage and lungs often you exhale?
Your diaphragm expands, your rib cage goes up, and your lungs also expand. I learned this in science.
What Protects the lung and heart?
The ribcage and muscles on the ribcage protect the heart and the lungs. The pericardium protects the heart as well.
What protects your lungs and heart?
Rib cage
Which of your bones make a sort of cage?
your rib cage
