to protect interior organs
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.
it gives the ventral side of the ribs support
The costal cartilage of ribs in the human body serves to connect the ribs to the sternum, allowing for flexibility and movement during breathing.
To protect key organs in the chest such as the heart and lungs
The rib cage provides the most protection to the abdominal viscera. The ribs wrap around the viscera, such as the liver and spleen, helping to shield them from external trauma. The sternum at the front of the rib cage also contributes to protecting the organs in the abdominal cavity.
it helps you muscles to contract and expand when you inhale and exhale.
The function of rib cage is to protect delicate organs like heart and lungs
Smooth muscle tissue is usually found neam your ribs and it is used to protect the inner part of your ribs from infections.
There are three types of ribs in the human body: true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs. True ribs are connected directly to the sternum, false ribs are connected to the sternum indirectly or not at all, and floating ribs are not connected to the sternum at all. Each type of rib plays a role in protecting the organs in the chest and supporting breathing, but they differ in their attachment points and flexibility.
protecting your friggen organs! whatcha think?
Ribs 7 and 8 protect the organs in the upper abdomen, such as the liver and stomach, and help support the chest cavity for breathing.
the main function of obliques is to help protect the heart as well as the ribs.