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The two main organs the ribcage protects are the lungsand heart. It also protects diaphragm, esophagus and thymus.
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what vital organs do your ribs protect?
Your rib cage protects lungs, heart, liver and spleen.
How does the skeleton system protect vital organs?
Bones are much harder than the vital organs that they protect, so the brain is protected by the skull, and the heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage, and the spinal cord is protected by the backbone (or vertebrae). Whoever wrote this answer didn't read the question properly because you have stated that it does not said how.
What is the intrapleural space?
the intrapleural space is also referred to as the intrapleural cavity - the space where the major organs are fitted into and protected by the surrounding skeletal rib cage.
What is a system that protects a supports the human body?
The skeletal, (or musculoskeletal) system supports the body. Parts of it, such as the rib cage also serve to protect vital organs.
What organ is located below the rib cage in the center?
There are two organs located below the rib cage near the center of the chest. Both the stomach and the spleen are organs located in this general position on the body.
What proctects the vital organs such as the heart and the lungs?
The skeleton. The heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage, the brain is protected by the skull.
What part of the skeleton protects the body vital organs?
I would say you rib cage protects you vital organs.
which vital organs does the rib cage protects in our body?
heart and lungs
Does a cat have a rib cage?
Yes. And as far as I'm aware, all animals with internal skeletons have rib cages, to protect the vital organs.
What keep your heart and lung and liver safe?
The heart, lungs, and liver are protected by the rib cage, breast bone (sternum), and back bone. These bones provide a protective cage around these vital organs.
Where would the lungs and the heart be found?
The lungs and heart are found within the rib cage. The rib cage provides protection for these vital organs.
what vital organs do your ribs protect?
Your rib cage protects lungs, heart, liver and spleen.
What is the rib cages function?
Mainly to keep vital organs like the heart and the lungs protected and safe
What cage protects your organs?
rib cage
Where is the lung found?
It is located inside your rib cage,Protected by rib bones.
How does the skeleton system protect vital organs?
Bones are much harder than the vital organs that they protect, so the brain is protected by the skull, and the heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage, and the spinal cord is protected by the backbone (or vertebrae). Whoever wrote this answer didn't read the question properly because you have stated that it does not said how.
What are the heart and the lungs protected by?
The heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage
