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Name the vital organ protected by the ribs and the sternum?
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What are the vital organs of the ribs and sternum?
The ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae make up the ribcage.
What connects true ribs directly to the sternum?
True ribs are connected directly to the sternum by costal cartilage. This cartilage allows for flexibility and movement during breathing. The connection between the ribs and sternum is important for protecting the vital organs in the chest.
Do all ribs directly or indirectly articulate with the sternum?
No, not all ribs directly articulate with the sternum. Ribs 1 to 7 directly articulate with the sternum, while ribs 8 to 10 indirectly articulate with the sternum through the costal cartilages of the ribs above them. Ribs 11 and 12 are floating ribs that do not articulate with the sternum at all.
What is organ protected ribs cage?
Heart & Lungs ... etc.
The ribs and sternum are best classified as?
The ribs and sternum are best classified as the rib cage. Most of the ribs and sternum consist of bone.
What bone protects the heart and anchors the ribs?
The sternum, also known as the breastbone, protects the heart and provides support for the ribs by anchoring them in place. Its structure helps safeguard the vital organs within the chest cavity.
What is the bone at the center of the ribs?
It is known as the sternumThis is the sternum or breastbone and provides an anchoring point for the chest muscles and ribs.I may or may not be wrong, but I think it might be the sternum. Hope this helped. =)Breastbone or Sternum (Scientific Name)..... Is that what you were talking about (it is between the ribs)
What bones do you think protect the lungs?
The lungs and heart are protected and surrounded by the ribs called the rib cage.
How many ribs are connected to the sternum?
There are typically seven pairs of ribs that directly connect to the sternum, forming the rib cage. These are known as true ribs.
Pair of ribs inserts on the sternum at sternum angle?
the second pair of ribs
Which ribs do not attach anteriorly to the sternum?
Ribs 11 and 12 do not attach anteriorly to the sternum.
