They protect the heart and lungs.
The ribs located between the 5th and 8th ribs in the human body are the 6th and 7th ribs.
The muscles under the ribs in the human body help with breathing by expanding and contracting the chest cavity to allow air to enter and exit the lungs.
Humans normally have 14 true ribs on the front of their bodies, and 10 false ribs. True ribs are attached directly to the sternum (breastbone) at the front of the body, and the false ribs are not.
upper ribs
Ribs 7 and 8 protect the organs in the upper abdomen, such as the liver and stomach, and help support the chest cavity for breathing.
The ribs are broken and not in their normal place in the body.
The costal cartilage of ribs in the human body serves to connect the ribs to the sternum, allowing for flexibility and movement during breathing.
The chest of a human body consists of the heart, lungs and ribs to protect both vital organs. Ribs 1-7 are commonly called the true ribs.
Ribs?
The lower ribs provide some degree of protection for the kidneys, particularly the lower ribs on the left and right sides of the body. However, the kidneys are primarily protected by layers of muscle and fat, as well as their positioning in the posterior abdomen. While the ribs can help shield the kidneys from direct trauma, they do not offer complete protection against injury. Other factors, such as body composition and overall health, also play a role in kidney protection.
The ribs protect your lungs (along with the sternum, which protects the heart).
Twelve ribs on each side usually. However some individuals can have superonumeracy ribs and have 13 on each side. Other can have less ribs, 10-11 on each side.