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Does the rib protect the heart?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 10/22/2024

The ribs are connected to the sternum with a strong, somewhat flexible material called cartilage. The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from damage.

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Do ribs protect your heart?

Yes, the rib cage does protect the heart.


What does your rib do for you?

to protect your heart and lungs


What organs do the rib protect?

The heart and lungs.


What surrounds and protect the heart?

The rib cage


What do the rib bones do?

Your rib bones help protect your heart and lungs e.g if you didnt have a rib bone your heart and lung wouldt supported :)


What job does the rib bones?

Your rib bones help protect your heart and lungs e.g if you didnt have a rib bone your heart and lung wouldt supported :)


Purpose of the rib cage?

To protect the heart and lungs


What is the job of the rib bone?

To protect your heart and lungs.


What do you call the bone that protect the heart?

rib cage


What helps protect your heart and lungs?

The rib cage.


What bones protect the heart?

The ribs, the sternum, and the scapula work together to protect the heart.


What Protects the lung and heart?

The ribcage and muscles on the ribcage protect the heart and the lungs. The pericardium protects the heart as well.

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