Superficial
your lungs and your heart
The function of rib cage is to protect delicate organs like heart and lungs
Heart
The sternum, also known as the breastbone, is located in the center of the chest. It connects to the ribs and collarbones and plays a crucial role in protecting the heart and lungs.
I think it's your heart because its LHL (Lung, Heart, Lung) and then the ribs protect those organs.
the lungs are anterior to the ribs
A horse's heart is located in the same place as a human's. It is between the lungs and ribs and above the diaphragm.
Your lungs are in the thoracic cavity, which includes the chest down to the diaphragm. The lungs are located on both sides of the heart in pleural cavities.Source:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/what-is-in-the-thoracic-cavities.html
Major part of the respiratory system is the lung. Lungs are located inside the rib cage. It is called a cage for a reason - ribs surround the lungs on the sides and any impact is taken by the ribs rather then the lungs directly.
The lungs and heart are protected and surrounded by the ribs called the rib cage.
the ribs make a cage that protects your heart and lungs.
Ribs have joints to protect our lungs.