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yes the heart is protected by the lungs

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Q: Is the lung and heart protected by the rib cage true or false?
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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 keep your heart and lung and liver safe?

The heart, lungs, and liver are protected by the rib cage, breast bone (sternum), and back bone. These bones provide a protective cage around these vital organs.


What is the respiratory organ of a man?

The respiratory organs of man are called the lungs. The lungs are located in the chest and are protected by the rib cage.


Which organs are found in the chest protected by the rib?

chest lung and heart


Does the heart go behind the lungs?

No, the heart is placed on top of the left lung. That is why there are only two lobes on the left lung and three on the right. ONe lobe had to be removed in order for the heart to be placed. Although many people think the heart is in the centre of your lungs it is actually just in front of the left lung.


How do you draw the rib cage in inhaling?

There are four steps on how to draw a rib cage when the rib cage is inhaling. Some of the step-by-step instructions are draw the frame lining, draw out the right view of the rib cage, and then finish drawing out the beginning sculpture of the building blocks for the rib cage.


what organs are found in your chest protected by wrists?

Lung and heart i love one direction'


Where is the lung found?

It is located inside your rib cage,Protected by rib bones.


What are the Heart and the lungs are surrounded and protected by?

the heart is surrounded by the pericardium. There is the visceral pericardium which is closest to the heart organ and the parietal pericardium which is the outer lining. The lungs are surrounded by the pleural membrane. There is the visceral pleura which is located closest to the lung and the parietal pleura which is the outer lining. The heart and lungs are protected from external damage by the ribcage. The sternal bone is one of the hardest bones in the body and this bone protects the heart from damage.


What does the human heart sit in?

it doesnt sit in anything but it has a covering around it known as the epicardium...and the heart is located beneath the rib cage and partially behind the left lung


What are your lung protected by?

Your ribcage.


What is the organ next to the heart?

Kidney is in the front lung is behind it. Also your gallbladder and a couple of other are there.... A better description of the place would help. Like in the rib cage or under in?