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Heart and Lungs
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What are the bony projections for thoracic organs?
Ribs
Can your ribs pierce your organs?
yes your ribs can pierce your organs. a common example would be in a car crash. no seat belt and your ribs crack and your lungs and organs and whatever are thrown into the cracked lung piercing the organ!
Why is our heart located behind the rib cage?
The ribs act as a "cage" that prevents large objects from smashing important organs a.k.a our heart.
Why do you have ribs?
The ribs support and protect the lungs, and to some extent protect other internal organs.
What is a human ribs called?
Human ribs are called as RIB CAGE, they protect our inner organs (eg;heart, lungs)
What are the bony projections for thoracic organs?
Ribs
What is lateral to the ribs?
There are no internal organs lateral to the ribs. The arms are lateral to the ribs.
Can your ribs pierce your organs?
yes your ribs can pierce your organs. a common example would be in a car crash. no seat belt and your ribs crack and your lungs and organs and whatever are thrown into the cracked lung piercing the organ!
What is ribs used for?
to protect your organs.
How do your ribs protect your organs?
your ribs are like a hard shield that stands infrunt of the organs and stuff to protect it. =D
Why is our heart located behind the rib cage?
The ribs act as a "cage" that prevents large objects from smashing important organs a.k.a our heart.
Where are the sensory organs located?
The organs are located between the ribs and the top of the hips.
What is the function the ribs?
to protect interior organs
What organs do the floating ribs protect?
liver
Why do you have ribs?
The ribs support and protect the lungs, and to some extent protect other internal organs.
What are the organs in the Skeletal System?
skull, ribs, and bones
Which two organs does the ribs protects?
heart and lungs
