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What do ribs do?
They contain and support the lungs, and (along with the sternum, or breastbone) provide additional structural protection for the heart and other organs.
What is the advantage of having the ribs attached to the breastbone by cartilage?
The purpose would have to be flexibility and therefore more protection by not shattering and puncturing the vital organs the ribs are there to protect.
What are the 5 major parts of the chest?
The five major parts of the chest are the sternum (breastbone), ribs, thoracic vertebrae, lungs, and diaphragm. These structures protect vital organs like the heart and lungs and facilitate breathing and movement.
What is the function of breastbone?
To hold tour ribcage together and protect your internal organs.
What bone is connected to your rib bones?
Your sternum (breastbone) is connected to your rib bones. The ribs wrap around the chest and connect to the sternum in the front, helping to protect vital organs like the heart and lungs.
What bones protects heart?
The breastbone or sternum protect the heart. The ribs also help protect the organs in the chest including the lungs.
What part of the body does the ribs protect?
The ribs protect your lungs (along with the sternum, which protects the heart).
The breastbone is what to the shoulders?
The breastbone is anteromedial to the shoulder blade.
What is your breastbone is also know as ...?
Your breastbone is called the sternum.
How many functions does the skeletal system have?
Provide shape to the body Provide muscle attachments Produce blood cells Protect vital organs Part of hearing (the ossicles)
What is another name for the breastbone?
Sternocostal or costosternal means pertaining to the breastbone and ribs.Costosternal
What bone is located in the center if your cage?
Sternum is located in the center of rib cage. You normally include manubrium sterni as a part of this bone. Sternum is located in the front of your chest.
