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your ribcage protects your body because it is an encloser for the heart which keeps it slightly more protected.

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What would happen if the skull or the ribcage were soft instead of hard?

If the skull or ribcage were soft instead of hard, they would not be able to adequately protect the brain and vital organs from injury. This could lead to severe damage or even death from trauma or external forces. Additionally, the soft structure would not provide the necessary support for the body's functions, affecting mobility and stability.


What does the sternum support?

The sternum supports the ribcage by providing attachment points for the ribs. It also helps protect internal organs such as the heart and lungs.


What can you infer the function of the ribcage?

The ribcage protects the vital organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from injuries and impacts. It also assists in breathing by expanding and contracting to accommodate the lungs.


What are 3 main functions of bones?

1. Protection (bones serve to protect internal organs. E.g. the skull protects the brain, the ribs protects the heart and lungs. 2. Structure (bones provide a frame to keep the body supported - without bones, the body would be a blob of meat. 3. Movement (bones, skeletal muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints co-ordinate together to generate and transfer forces so that individual body parts can be manipulated.


When you breathe does your ribcage move up and down?

Yes, when you breathe, your ribcage expands (moves up and out) as your lungs fill with air, and contracts (moves down and in) as you exhale. This movement helps create the necessary space within the chest cavity for the lungs to expand and contract efficiently during the breathing process.