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What feature of the thorax protects the lungs from external damage?
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The ribs.
the ribs
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What protects the contents of the thorax?
The ribs and the sternum.
What does the thorax protect?
It is important to know the three body parts of an insect, the head, thorax and abdomen. The Thorax protects some organs of the insects.
What organs do the bones of the thorax protect?
The bony thorax protects the heart and liver. Wrong... the bone thorax protects the heart and LUNGS as it also allows the respiratory muscle to create a vacuum that will draw air into the lungs. while the Ribs withing in the bone thorax will protect not only the thoracic organs, but as well the spleen, most of the liver and to some extent the kidneys.
What does the the bony thorax protect?
The bony thorax protects the heart and liver. Wrong... the bone thorax protects the heart and LUNGS as it also allows the respiratory muscle to create a vacuum that will draw air into the lungs. while the Ribs withing in the bone thorax will protect not only the thoracic organs, but as well the spleen, most of the liver and to some extent the kidneys.
What does the ribs cage do?
It protects many vital organs that are in the thorax or abdomen . These include, the lungs, the heart and the liver.
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 is the deep muscle of the thorax that promote the inspiratory phase of breathing?
The deep muscle of the thorax that promote the inspiratory phase of breathing is the external intercostal. It is a muscle that originates from the lower border of a rib.
What part of your body protects the lungs and supports breathing?
The thorax or Thoracic cage does this. See the related link for more information.
What main organs are located in the thorax?
The organs that are in the thorax are the heart, lungs, thymus, trachea, bronchi, esophagus, and the thoracic duct. The paired vague nerves and the paired sympathetic chains are also included.
What process do mammals use to breathe?
In mammals the muscles that participate in the breathing process are the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles. In respiratory insufficiency other muscles can help the respiration, the muscles of the shoulders, neck, thorax and abdomen. The diaphragm (exclusive of mammals) and the intercostal muscles can contract or relax varying the volume of the thorax (the compartment where the lungs are located). The changing of the thorax volume forces inhalation or expiration. When the thorax volume is increased an internal pressure lower than the atmospheric pressure (external) is created and gases naturally enter the lungs. When the thorax volume is lowered the internal pressure rises above the external pressure and the air is expelled from the lungs.
What is the name of system provides the body with stability and the ability to move. It also protects the vital organs?
The rib cage protects the organs of the thorax and abdomen, and is part of the skeletal system that is the framework for the body.
What is the characteristic feature of insects?
body of insects is composed of three regions 1.Head 2.Thorax 3.Abdomen thorax region has three fixed segments from which three pairs of jointed legs and in many one or two pairs of wings rise.
