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They protect the organs in the chest cavity.

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They are also are involved in the breathing act. They are the place where intercostal muscles attach and these help increase the size of the chest cavity.

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bone problems like teeth

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They protect the heart and lungs.

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What job does the rib bones?

Your rib bones help protect your heart and lungs e.g if you didnt have a rib bone your heart and lung wouldt supported :)


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