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How do the backbone and ribs protect the internal part of the body?
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Do clams have skull backbone and ribs?
No, clams do not have a skull, backbone, or ribs. They are bivalve mollusks, which means their body is soft and protected by a hard shell, but they lack the skeletal structures found in vertebrates. Instead of a backbone, clams have a muscular foot and a mantle that helps protect their internal organs.
Which sets of bones protect the lungs and liver?
The rib cage protects the lungs, liver, and other soft organs.
What protect organs in the upper body?
ribcage
How do your ribs help your body?
They protect the heart and lungs.
What organ does the backbone protect?
The spinal cord is contained within the vertebral column (backbone). Ribs attach to the vertebral column, so in that sense, you could say the contents of the thoracic cavity (lungs and heart) are also protected by the vertebrae, as ribs arise from the vertebrae. But only the spinal cord lies within the backbone itself. It does not directly protect any organs.
Is a snake a vetibrate?
Yes, it is a vertebrate. It's whole body is essentially a skull with a backbone and ribs continually along the whole body.
How do the backbones and ribs protect the internal part of the body?
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What does the backbone protect?
The backbone, or spine, supports your back and body and helps you to walk.
What part of the body does the ribs protect?
The ribs protect your lungs (along with the sternum, which protects the heart).
Which bone is attached to the backbone?
These are called vertabrae (singular = vertabra)
Why are the ribs called the ribcage?
ribs are called ribcage because our ribs form like a cage to protect our heart, lungs and other internal parts of the body.
