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in the respiratory system The ribcage doesn't play a specific role in the respiratory system; that is, it isn't essential to it.
All it does is to protect the organs in the chest, some of which are used in the respiratory system.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe rib cage in a human body is located in the upper body or where the lungs are.
The ribs are found just underneath the skin in your chest. They cover and protect the lungs from harm. Your heart, incidentally, is found in the middle of them, just below your collarbone.
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∙ 16y agoThe ribs are located under your chest . your stomach is in the middle and the ribs are on both sides
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∙ 12y agothe ribs are around the lungs and heart for protection of these organs
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∙ 15y agoIt's the bony cage that encloses and protects your heart, lungs and other organs in the chest cavity.
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∙ 12y agoThe heart is located behind the ribs between the third and fifth coastal cartilages.
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∙ 9y agoThe rib cage is in the chest and is there to protect the organs (heart, lungs, etc).
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∙ 6y agoThe sturnum at the front the clavicles to each side and the spine at the back.
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∙ 12y agoAt the thorax region
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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 are facts about the ribs?
The human rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage
Is the exchange of air between the human body and the environment the result of coordinated contractions of the muscles of the rib cage and the lungs?
yes
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 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 is the size of human rib cage?
what is the approximate size of the human rib cage
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.
Where is the torso located?
On a human being, the torso is located above the skin of the sternum and rib cage.
What is the biggest bone in human?
The Rib cage is the biggest bone in your body.
What body organ is located below the rib cage on the right side?
diaphragm
Where are the kidneys situated in the human body?
Normally you have two kidney which are located in your lower back region. They are protected by your rib cage, and measure within six inches from your coccyx.It is an important organ of the body.
Where is the ribcage located in the human body?
The rib cage is in the chest area, and is a series of curved bones, there to help protect the softer organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and so on.
What is the respiratory organ of a man?
The respiratory organs of man are called the lungs. The lungs are located in the chest and are protected by the rib cage.
Where is the heart placed in your body?
the heart is located underneath the sternum.
How does movement occur in the human rib cage?
movement occurs in human beings is when you use your legs and other body parts to walk
Which part of the human skeleton protects the heart?
it should be the rib cage
What are facts about the ribs?
The human rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage
