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The rib cage has two functions. It protects the organs in the torso, particularly the heart and lungs, and also helps you to breathe because it expands and contracts, thereby inflating and deflating the lungs.
To protect organs of the thoracic cavity; To form part of the thoracic cage(2009). In E. P. Solomon, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
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∙ 8y agoThe rib cage has two functions. It protects the organs in the torso, particularly the heart and lungs, and also helps you to breathe because it expands and contracts, thereby inflating and deflating the lungs.
To protect organs of the thoracic cavity; To form part of the thoracic cage(2009). In E. P. Solomon, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
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∙ 8y agoTo protect the organs such as the heart and lungs etc.
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What are the bones that form a cage around the chest?
rib cage thachea
How does the rib cage function during gas exchange in rat?
The rib cage expands, causing a negative pressure change in the abdominal cavity, which can only be relieved by letting air in the lungs. Exhaling is the opposite: the rib cage contracts, causing a positive pressure change, which is relieved by expelling air from the lungs.
What is the scientific name for the rib cagge?
Ribcage is the scientific name.The rib cage defines the thorax, or upper body, so the medical term for rib cage is 'thoracic cage'. (Thore -ASS-ik)
What bone protects the lungs?
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.
What could be causing pain directly under your right rib cage?
Growing Pains perhaps depending upon your age.
What is ribcage What is the function of the rib cage?
i think lol
What is the function of the intercostals?
The Intercostals stabilize the rib cage and assist in respiration
Is it possible to get rib cage reconstruction if your rib cage is mishapen?
it is not possible to cunstruct a rib cage again.
How can you break your rib cage?
You can break your rib cage a number of ways but overall from a blunt blow to the rib cage
What is a Rib Cage Plait?
References to:1. Lacing of the rib cage: rib cage kinesiology, Plaiting/lacing
Do whales have rib cage?
Yes, whales do have rib cage.
What is the function of the ribs in relation to the heart and lungs?
The function of rib cage is to protect delicate organs like heart and lungs
Are the lungs distal to the rib cage?
The rib cage is superficial to the lungs. The rib cage encloses the lungs for protection.
What is the size of human rib cage?
what is the approximate size of the human rib cage
What bone protects your heart and stomache?
Your rib cage protects your heart and stomach,because the rib cage is kind of a cage and when you get hit there,it dosent hurt your organs but it can damage the rib cage.
What protects the lungs and supports breathing?
The Rib Cage, Sternum and the Diaphragm.
What cage protects your organs?
rib cage
