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What is the bony structure that protects the heart and lungs?
Ribs!
How the heart is protected from shocks and injuries?
The heart is protected from shocks an injuries by the sternum and rib cage, its bony protection. In addition, the pericardium and pericardial fluid provide additional protection.
What structure protects the heart?
The immediate protector of the heart is the pericardium, which is the sac that surrounds the heart. The heart is also protected by muscle, bone, and skin.
Is heart a bony organ?
There are no bones in the heart
How is the open structure of the bony thorax an advantage?
The open structure of the bony thorax allows for flexibility in breathing movements, such as during inhalation and exhalation. It also provides protection for vital organs, such as the heart and lungs, by encasing them within the rib cage. Additionally, the open structure facilitates the attachment of muscles that aid in respiratory function and movement of the upper body.
What is the bony structure that surrounds the brain?
The bony structure that surrounds the brain is called the skull or cranium. It provides protection and support for the brain, as well as anchoring muscles and providing structure for the face.
What is the name of the bony structure of your body?
skleton
What is the heart protected by?
lungs ?The ribcage and intercostal muscles.
What is in the orbital part of head?
Orbit is the bony socket. The eyeball is placed in the bony socket. The arrangement of the bones is such that the eye is usually protected from the injury.
What name is given to the bony structure of your body?
The bony structure of your body is known as the skeleton. It provides support, protection for your internal organs, and aids in movement.
What is the function of the heart in a bony fish?
A heart's function is to pump the blood to the body of an organism. In a bony fish, the heart does a single circulation per pump unlike in mammals like humans.
What structure protects the heart and lungs?
Sternum Rib Cage Spine Scapula Clavicle.
