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Ribs 1-10 protect the lungs along with the sternum and the clavical.
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What part of the body does the ribs protect?
The ribs protect your lungs (along with the sternum, which protects the heart).
Smooth muscle tissue location and function?
Smooth muscle tissue is usually found neam your ribs and it is used to protect the inner part of your ribs from infections.
What ribs protect the liver?
Ribs 6-12 protect the liver along with the bottom of the sternum
What if heart has no ribs to protect it?
we will die without ribs
Why ribs have joints?
Ribs have joints to protect our lungs.
Why do you have ribs?
The ribs support and protect the lungs, and to some extent protect other internal organs.
How do your ribs protect your organs?
your ribs are like a hard shield that stands infrunt of the organs and stuff to protect it. =D
What muscle that extends from the ribs to the pubis and compresses the abdomen is the?
Latissimus dorsi is the muscle that extends from the ribs to the pubis and compresses the abdomen.
What do your ribs do?
Ribs are the bones that support and protect the lungs, and also protect the heart. The structure of the sternum and ribs (rib cage) allows us to breathe. The job of your ribs is to protect the organs inside your chest region. Specifically your heart and lungs.
What bones are the most protection to the abdominal viscera?
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
Which system do the ribs protect?
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Small inspiratory muscle between the ribs elevate the ribs?
External intercostal
