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Well, to answer the question directly, skin protects the ribcage. If the question reversed (what organs does the ribcage protect?), then my answer would be that the ribcage primarily protects the heart and lungs, although it does protect the spleen and, to a lesser extent, the liver and stomach.
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what vital organs do your ribs protect?
Your rib cage protects lungs, heart, liver and spleen.
Does the rib cage protect the stomach?
yes they do but not as well as other organs such as the heart and ribs they protect the side and back of the stomach I would say ribs 7-12 protect it.
What is a human ribs called?
Human ribs are called as RIB CAGE, they protect our inner organs (eg;heart, lungs)
What organ is located below the rib cage in the center?
There are two organs located below the rib cage near the center of the chest. Both the stomach and the spleen are organs located in this general position on the body.
What is the purpose of having ribs?
to protect interior organs
Does a cat have a rib cage?
Yes. And as far as I'm aware, all animals with internal skeletons have rib cages, to protect the vital organs.
What functions to protect organs of thoracic cavity?
The rib cage, sternum, and spine worth together to protect the vital organs of the thoracic cavity. The ribs, in particular, form a cage in which the lungs are located.
what vital organs do your ribs protect?
Your rib cage protects lungs, heart, liver and spleen.
What cage protects your organs?
rib cage
What skeletal bone protects the heart?
The rib cage and the sternum helps to protect the heart and its surrounding organs.
What is a cage they protects your internal organs?
Its a rib cage
Which bone protects your heart?
Your ribs are the bones that protect your heart.
Which vital organs do the rib cage protect?
The ribs protect the lungs, heart, intestines, most of your valuable organs, livers and such.
What is the function of the ribs in relation to the heart and lungs?
The function of rib cage is to protect delicate organs like heart and lungs
What protect the rib cage?
bone
What bone protects your heart and stomache?
Your rib cage protects your heart and stomach,because the rib cage is kind of a cage and when you get hit there,it dosent hurt your organs but it can damage the rib cage.
Does the rib cage protect the stomach?
yes they do but not as well as other organs such as the heart and ribs they protect the side and back of the stomach I would say ribs 7-12 protect it.
