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The breastbone or sternum protect the heart. The ribs also help protect the organs in the chest including the lungs.
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What protects the bones in the body?
RIB CAGE - it protects the heart,lungs,kidney and other organs inside it.
How do you describe the ribs?
a large cage of bones that protects the heart and lungs.
What skeletal structure protects the heart?
The ribs, I guess. She guessed right. The ribcage is the collection of bones that protects the organs of the thorax including the heart. More specifically the sternum, the "breast bone" directly covers and protects the heart.
What forms a cage that protects the heart and lungs?
The rib cage, comprised of bones.
Which bone protects your heart?
Your ribs are the bones that protect your heart.
What organs protects bones?
Three sets of bones protect the internal organs:The skull protects the brainThe rib cage, anchored by the sternum and vertebral column, protects the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and spleen.The pelvis protects the urinary and reproductive organs, as well as the lower part of the intestines
What bones make up your heart?
The heart is not made up of bones; it is a muscular organ primarily composed of cardiac muscle tissue. The rib cage protects the heart, which lies within the chest between the lungs and is surrounded by the sternum (breastbone) and the thoracic vertebrae in the spine.
What bones do you think protect the lungs?
The lungs and heart are protected and surrounded by the ribs called the rib cage.
What protects the ends of bones from wear and tear?
cartilage protects the bones where they meet.
What Bones that cover soft body parts?
The skull protects the brain, the rib cage shields the heart and lungs, and the vertebrae safeguard the spinal cord.
What does periosteum do for bones?
surrounds and protects bones
How does bones protect your body?
Bones provide structure and support for the body, protecting vital organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs. They also act as a protective shield for bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. In addition, bones play a crucial role in movement and provide attachment points for muscles.
