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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 called the diaphragm. It is a dome-shaped muscle that plays a key role in breathing by contracting and relaxing to help expand and contract the lungs.
Are the bones of the ribcage considered long bones?
No, the bones of the ribcage are not considered long bones. Long bones are typically found in the arms and legs, whereas the ribs are classified as flat bones.
What do ribcage mean?
Ribs contain and support the thoracic cavity, which includes the heart/lungs/liver. The liver is localized in the abdominal cavity, under the diaphragm . If the liver is in the thoraxic cavity thats abnormal.
Does hypoplastic 12th rib cause pain around the ribcage?
Yes, having a hypoplastic 12th rib certainly can cause pain around the ribcage. While this is not painful for everyone, it can cause pressure on the surrounding tissue and create a kind of bruising sensation.
What is an open and closed ribcage?
that means your ribcage is open and is showing
Do ferrets have a ribcage?
Ferrets do have a ribcage
When does Pirates of the Caribbean 4 stop showing in theaters?
the pirates of the carribean 4 will stop showing in the theatre in July 20th
How healthy are you if your a girl with a visible ribcage showing on your body and your arms are thin and soft and you have mistaken your ribcage for a six pack for years?
Yes of course you can still be healthy with ribs showing. You dont say where showing so lets make it clear. A good body form SHOULD show ribs to the sides of your chest. This is true for adults and children both sexes. If ribs show clearly across front of whole chest area, then you could be a little below a healthy weight.
Did the stop showing the nanny?
no it is still on
When will The Hunger Games stop showing in theaters?
The Hunger Games may never stop showing! Well, it will, but when it becomes a DVD it will. It will probably stop in July, in the three dollar theater. :3
Why did they stop showing duck dodgers?
They wanted to.
Do bras stop nipples from showing?
Most do
Why did they stop showing camp lazlo?
They stoped showing it because they stoped making new episodes.
Is a long bone the ribcage?
The ribcage doesn't include any long bones.
Will they stop showing Hannah Montana?
Yes they have already.
Why did nicktoons stop showing iCarly?
I'm not sure.
