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The rib cage is the group of bones that enclose the heart and lungs. It is also known as the thoracic cage and is a component of the respiratory system.

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What provides protection for vital internal organs?

The skeletal system provides protection for vital internal organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs. The rib cage protects the heart and lungs, while the skull protects the brain. Additionally, the spinal column protects the spinal cord.


What organs do the bones of the thorax protect?

The bones of the thorax, including the rib cage and sternum, protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels like the aorta. They provide structural support and help shield these vital organs from potential injuries.


What part of the body does the ribs protect?

The ribs protect your lungs (along with the sternum, which protects the heart).


What bones protects certain internal organs of the body?

The skeleton protects internal organs.HeadThe skull protects the brain.SpineThe spinal vertebral bodies protect the spinal cord.ChestThe clavicle on each side helps protect the neck, major arteries, the lungs, and helps give structure and support for the ribs.The sternum down the front of the chest protects the heart.The ribcage protects the heart, lungs, the diaphragm, the liver, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder, and to a lesser extent the kidneys.PelvisThe pelvic bone gives structure and with the spine and hip bones protects the ureters leading from the kidneys to the bladder and protects the bladder also. It protects arteries on both sides of the groin/upper thigh. In females, it protects the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.Legs / armsThe thigh bone in part protects the femoral artery running from the groin to the popliteal artery behind the knee. The bone also gives structure for muscles, ligaments, etc. that allow movement, just like in the arms. The upper arm protects the brachial artery and radial artery.The major arteries are vital for continued life.The major organs include: the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and to a lesser extent, the spleen. But if the spleen is injured, the person can bleed to death.


What does your bone protect?

Your skull protects your brain, your ripcake protects your organs, your kneecaps protect your knee joints and your spine protects your spinal cord. The other bones just prevent you from being a blog of flesh blob on the floor.