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Personally I would like it to be one word; however, according to 21st Manual of Style and Blakiston's Medical Dictionary, rib cage is two words.
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What organs protect the rib cage?
Well, to answer the question directly, skin protects the ribcage. If the question reversed (what organs does the ribcage protect?), then my answer would be that the ribcage primarily protects the heart and lungs, although it does protect the spleen and, to a lesser extent, the liver and stomach.
What is the sheet of muscle at the bottom of the ribcage called?
The sheet of muscle at the bottom of the ribcage is the diaphragm.
Are the bones of the ribcage considered long bones?
yes
What do the ribs protect?
The ribs protect the heart and the lungs. They basically provide support to the entire chest cavity. The ribcage protects your:1. Heart2. LungsThe ribcage also protects parts of the stomach, spleen and kidneys.A rib protects your lungs Addition-It also protects your heart and internal organs=)
What can you do to stop your ribcage from showing?
Eat right , and exercise weekly .
What is the job of the ribcage?
1.it protects the heart from mechanical damage.2 it aids in respiration.
Do ferrets have a ribcage?
Ferrets do have a ribcage
What is the bony enclosing wall of the chest in 7 words?
RIBCAGE - good luck on the cross word :)
What is an open and closed ribcage?
that means your ribcage is open and is showing
Is toolkit 1 or 2 words?
2 words
Is a long bone the ribcage?
The ribcage doesn't include any long bones.
What is T2?
... Its a movie. Terminator 2: Judgement day, or 2nd Thoracic vertebra (top of the ribcage).
What organs protect the rib cage?
Well, to answer the question directly, skin protects the ribcage. If the question reversed (what organs does the ribcage protect?), then my answer would be that the ribcage primarily protects the heart and lungs, although it does protect the spleen and, to a lesser extent, the liver and stomach.
Is sea lion 1 or 2 words?
It should be 2 words.
What part of the body is protected by the ribcage?
Your ribcage protects your heart, lungs, spleen, liver, and part of your intestines.
Is backbone 1 or 2 words?
2
Is in to 1 or 2 words?
Into is 1 word.
