what is rib cage please answer
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Answer: The rib cage is the arrangement of ribs attached to the vertebral column and sternum in the thorax of most vertebrates, that encloses and protects the heart and lungs.
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The rib cage is formed by the sternum, costal cartilage, ribs, and the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae. The rib cage protects the organs in the thoracic cavity, assists in respiration, and provides support for the upper extremities. During inspiration the ribs are elevated
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