The rib cage is superficial to the lungs. The rib cage encloses the lungs for protection.
The ribs are superficial to the lungs.
Your Rib Cage protects your lungs.
The heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage
The rib cage.
The Rib Cage, Sternum and the Diaphragm.
Your immune system and your rib cage, plus a layer of muscle
Sternum Rib Cage Spine Scapula Clavicle.
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.
The heart is SUPERIOR to the stomach...ABOVE... Distal usually only applies to the appendages, or limbs. The hand is distal to the elbow. The foot is distal to the ankle. Distal might give you partial credit for some answers but when you are dealing with the torso you will want to use SUPERIOR or INFERIOR.
Your diaphragm expands, your rib cage goes up, and your lungs also expand. I learned this in science.
The ribcage and muscles on the ribcage protect the heart and the lungs. The pericardium protects the heart as well.
Rib cage
your rib cage