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The ribs support and protect the lungs, and protect the other internal organs. The term rib cage includes the sternum (breastbone) and the connections to the vertebrae (backbone).
To keep your lungs and heart protected from exterior dangers. Also, if you had no ribs you would find breathing a chore. The structure of the bones allows for your intercostal muscles to work, so they can contract.
The ribs are a part of the skeleton and they protect the heart and lungs.
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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)
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 organs are under your rib cage?
your lungson the right side your liveron the left, your kidney and stomachand sorta in the middle at the end of the rib cage is Duodenum (beginning): beginning of the small intestine.
What bone protects the lungs?
The rib cage is the bone that protects the lungs. The ribs are connected to the thoracic vertebrae at the back and the sternum at the front to form a protective enclosure around the lungs and other vital organs in the chest.
The sternum is part of the?
The sternum is part of the rib cage and is located in the center of the chest. It serves as an attachment point for the rib bones and protects the heart and lungs.
Is it possible to get rib cage reconstruction if your rib cage is mishapen?
it is not possible to cunstruct a rib cage again.
What is a Rib Cage Plait?
References to:1. Lacing of the rib cage: rib cage kinesiology, Plaiting/lacing
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
Do whales have rib cage?
Yes, whales do have rib cage.
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 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 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 structure protects the heart and lungs?
Sternum Rib Cage Spine Scapula Clavicle.
What cage protects your organs?
rib cage
What are the heart and the lungs protected by?
The heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage
