The respiratory system. The ribs form a cage around the lungs.
To protect your lungs, heart and other vital organs
Your immune system and your rib cage, plus a layer of muscle
torso
To protect the lungs, heart and anything else important in there.
There are several: the ribs, the thoracic vertebrae and the sternum. Together they are called the rib cage.
The eighth rib is located in the chest area, specifically on the sides of the body. Its function is to protect the organs in the upper abdomen, such as the liver and spleen, and to support the structure of the chest.
The sixth rib is located on the chest, specifically on the left side of the body. Its function is to protect the organs in the chest cavity, such as the heart and lungs, and to support the structure of the ribcage.
No
muscular
The 6th rib is located on the chest, specifically on the left side of the body. Its main function is to protect the organs in the chest cavity, such as the heart and lungs, from external impact and injury.
bone
to protect your heart and lungs