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They prevent a slight bit of "cushion" to the heart, but no real structural protection. The ribs/rib cage provide the bulk of the protection to the heart (and the lungs, for that matter).
Because the lungs are soft, they cannot stop any significant penetration to the body that might hit the heart, whereas the ribs can provide this function, to an extent.
More times than not, the lungs can actually cause issues for the heart due to a build up of blood or air.
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What protects your brain and your heart and lungs?
The breastbone (sternum) and the ribs are connected by cartilage to form the "thoracic cage" that covers the heart and lungs. It is not unusual for ribs to be fractured when using exterior compression on the heart, as is done in CPR.
What structure protects the heart and lungs?
Sternum Rib Cage Spine Scapula Clavicle.
Which bone protects your heart?
Your ribs are the bones that protect your heart.
What is the heart protected by?
lungs ?The ribcage and intercostal muscles.
How does the skeleton protect your heart and lungs?
The ribs are strong and makes your heart and lungs un hurtable
What bones do you think protect the lungs?
The lungs and heart are protected and surrounded by the ribs called the rib cage.
What protect our lungs and heart?
Our rib cage and sternum protect our lungs and heart by providing a sturdy and protective enclosure. The rib cage acts as a frame to protect the delicate organs within, while the sternum provides additional support and stability. Working together, they help safeguard our lungs and heart from external forces.
What is the rib cage protects?
well the ribs protect the lungs and i think the heart.
What bones protect the heart?
The ribs, the sternum, and the scapula work together to protect the heart.
What to organs do the ribs protect?
The organs protected by the rib cage include the heart, lungs, stomach, and liver.
The bone of the rib cage are?
The 12 ribs pairs, the sternum (manubrium, body and xiphoid) and the 12 thoracic vertebrae.
Bones that protect the breast and lungs?
Breasts are external and therefore no bones protect them. The lungs are protected by the sternum and rib cage
What protects your brain and your heart and lungs?
The breastbone (sternum) and the ribs are connected by cartilage to form the "thoracic cage" that covers the heart and lungs. It is not unusual for ribs to be fractured when using exterior compression on the heart, as is done in CPR.
What bones protect your lungs heart?
Ribs, spine, and breastbone (sternum) make up the ribcage (or thoracic cage) - a cage of bone that surrounds the thoracic cavity (the space in your chest where the heart and lungs are). These bones are durable and flexible, deformable enough to allow the chest to expand and contract while breathing, but tough enough to protect the heart and lungs against trauma or crushing.
What structure protects the heart and lungs?
Sternum Rib Cage Spine Scapula Clavicle.
The sternum is part of the?
The sternum is part of the rib cage and is located in the center of the chest. It serves as an attachment point for the rib bones and protects the heart and lungs.
Does the rib protect the heart?
The ribs are connected to the sternum with a strong, somewhat flexible material called cartilage. The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from damage.
