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What are three organs that are protected by parts of the skeletal system?
The three parts of the skeletal systems are: bones, cartilage and connective tissue that connects bines.
What function of the skeletal system will help the lungs keep from getting damaged if you fall?
The rib cage, which is part of the skeletal system, acts as a protective barrier for the lungs. It provides a sturdy cage-like structure that can absorb and distribute some of the impact forces if you fall, helping to protect the delicate lung tissue from damage. Additionally, the surrounding muscles and soft tissues can also help cushion and protect the lungs in case of a fall.
Where can you find the jointless bone in the body?
your lungs and skin
Can bones bleed?
No, bones do not bleed. Bones are made up of living cells and tissues, but they do not have blood vessels running through them. However, surrounding tissues and muscles can bleed when a bone is fractured or injured.
The bone of the rib cage are?
The 12 ribs pairs, the sternum (manubrium, body and xiphoid) and the 12 thoracic vertebrae.
What are the bones surrounded the lungs?
The bones surrounding the lungs are the ribs. They are designed to shield the lungs from injury and allow them to fully expand and contract under normal operation.
What organ protects the lungs?
The lungs are protected by the rib bones and surrounding muscles, not by other organs.
How many bones have on lungs?
Lungs have no bones. However, the rib cage which protects our vital organs, contains 16 bones.
How carry the lungs?
Our lungs are surrounded by bones and it keeps the lungs in place.
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 is the name of the sac surrounding the lungs?
Pleura
What is an example of a radiolucent structure?
An example of a radiolucent structure is the lungs. In an X-ray image, the lungs appear darker because they allow X-rays to pass through easily due to their lower density compared to surrounding structures like bones or organs.
What do you call the bones that protects the lungs?
Your Rib Cage protects your lungs.
Which bones form a cage?
rib bones are the bones which are known as rib cage .These bones are very thin and flexible thus allowing the lungs to expand and contract for the respiration . they also serve to protect heart and lungs
Is pericarditis an inflammation of the lungs?
No, pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs.
Where is your cranium?
The bones surrounding your brain i think.
How does the pressure of the pleural space compare to the lungs?
Normally, the pressure in the lungs is greater than the pressure in the pleural space surrounding the lungs
