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The Rib Cage, Sternum and the Diaphragm.

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What body organ or structure protects the lungs and supports the breathing?

ribs


Protects the lungs and supports breathing?

The Rib Cage, Sternum and the Diaphragm.


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.


Protects the lungs and suppports breathing?

Your rib cage protects your lungs


What protects lungs and supporting breathing?

rib cage


What organ does the sternem support?

The sternum supports and protects the heart and lungs by forming the front part of the rib cage. It also helps in the attachment of various muscles that assist in breathing.


Which organ protects the lungs and suports breathing?

The nose warms and filters air headed for the lungs.


What organ protects lungs and supports breathing?

There is no organ responsible for protecting the lungs (one may argue the skin), but the ribcage plays a large (if not the largest) role in protecting the lungs.The diaphragm is the primary muscle for breathing and the intercostal muscles (between ribs) are secondary respiratory muscles.


What system are the lungs in?

In the breathing system, which supports the circulation system by giving oxygen to the hemoblobin in the blood.


What are the general functions of thoracic cage?

The thoracic cage protects the heart and lungs, supports the shoulders and upper limbs, and plays a role in breathing by expanding and contracting during respiration. It also serves as an attachment point for muscles involved in arm movements and posture.


Who protects the lungs?

our ribcage protects the lungs .


What part of the body supports and protects your delicate organs like your brain liver and lungs?

The rib cage plays a crucial role in supporting and protecting delicate organs like the brain, liver, and lungs. It forms a protective barrier around these organs and helps maintain their structural integrity and function.