i thought about that question too and i kept looking for an answer but this is all i could find:
The function of the floating ribs is not fully understood. A floating rib could theoretically provide some protection to the contents of the abdominal cavity, but it isn't as necessary as the ribs which are attached to the sternum.
The Eleventh and Twelth ribs are called the floating ribs because they are not attached to the sternum, so they 'float'.
they are not connected to the sternum, and there is no anterior attachment
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The Ribs primary function is to protect the thoracic viscera, or the heart and lungs. The pelvis' main function is to protect the pelvic viscera
The primary function if the ribcage is to protect the internal vital organs (heart & lungs) and to provide support for the structure of your body. Think of your position or posture if there were no ribs in the torso...
To add extra support, as well as an anchor, for the ribs.
Ribs are called 'flat bones'. As opposed to long, short, and irregular bones, the function of flat bones is to have broad surfaces for protection of organs and attachment of muscles. Ribs themselves are divided into three categories: True ribs are the first 7 pairs, connected to the spine. In the front, true ribs connect to the breastbone or sternum by means of coastal cartilage. The next 3 pairs are false ribs. They are shorter than true ribs and connected to the spine. In the front, false ribs are connected to the lowest true rib. The last 2 pairs are floating ribs. They are the smallest kind of rib. They are attached to the spine. In the front, floating ribs are not connected to anything.
true ribs, false ribs, floating ribs
The Ribs primary function is to protect the thoracic viscera, or the heart and lungs. The pelvis' main function is to protect the pelvic viscera
False ribs are not attached to the sternum but only to the vertebrae of the spinal column. Their function is the same as the true ribs and that is protection of the heart, lungs, liver, spleen and part of the intestines.
to protect interior organs
No
Yes, backbones and ribs, like most fish.
All vertebrates - mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and amphibians, animals with backbones - have ribs.
it gives the ventral side of the ribs support
The ribs on a fish enclose the stomach cavity rather than the lung cavity as in other air breathing creatures. Yes all finned fish have the equivalent of a rib cage.
The primary function if the ribcage is to protect the internal vital organs (heart & lungs) and to provide support for the structure of your body. Think of your position or posture if there were no ribs in the torso...
To add extra support, as well as an anchor, for the ribs.
To protect key organs in the chest such as the heart and lungs
I dont think so!!