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Most vertebrates have flat rib bones, which serve to protect the internal organs inside of the torso of the animal.
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Salvador Santos
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∙ 16y agoBelow is a link that will explain a bit more. The most commonly know animal with no ribs is the frog, But most invertabrates do not have actual ribs.
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Are rib bones bad for dogs?
no
Can dogs eat baby back rib bones?
No. Do not give a dog baby back rib bones they can splinter in their mouths or stomachs and can hurt the animal in some cases the animal can die from injury caused by splitting bones.
What are the three flat bones of the axial skeleton?
All bones of skull are flat bones,which are frontal,parietal,ocipital,temporal bones,sphenoid,ethmoid,zygomatic.
Do reptiles have bones?
Yes they do. They have many little bones in their body which makes up a skeleton Yes they do... they have a skeleton similar to most animals - ie - they have a skull, spine, rib-cage and limbs.
Which animals have pneumatic bones?
Birds have pneumatic bones.
Is a rib a flat bones?
so they can but it on the heart
Which bones are flat?
pelvis, sorry that's all i can think of.|: The ribs and the skull are also flat bones. Flat bones protect vital organs and they are not actually flat.
What type of bone is curved thin and flat?
Irregularexample - coxal bones
What classification is a rib bone?
Flat bones along with the sternum, scapula, clavicle, and bones that form the roof of the skull (parietal, frontal, temporal, and occipital)
Which bones form a cage?
rib bones are the bones which are known as rib cage .These bones are very thin and flexible thus allowing the lungs to expand and contract for the respiration . they also serve to protect heart and lungs
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 :)
How many bones are there in the Rib?
There are 24 bones in the ribs.
How many rib bones do white tail deer have?
Deer have 13 rib bones
How many bones in one rib?
One rib is one bone
How many bones in an adults rib cage?
16 bones
Do rib bones decay?
yes all bones decay
