Question

What is the main function of rib cage

Answer 1

Explanation:

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, and during expiration the ribs are depressed.

Answer 2

• The sternum, costal cartilage, ribs, and the thoracic vertebrae's bodies make up the rib cage.
• The rib cage protects the thoracic cavity's organs, aids in breathing, and supports the upper extremities.
• Ribs are raised during inspiration and depressed during expiration.
• Despite the fact that each rib has its own range of motion (mainly at the costovertebral joint), rib cage movements occur as the vertebral column moves.
• The rib cage migrates anteriorly during column extension, raising the ribs. The rib cage slides posteriorly during spinal flexion, causing the ribs to depress.
• In the frontal plane, lateral flexion causes the rib cage to move to the right or left.
• Finally, in the transverse plane, rotation of the vertebral column causes one side of the rib cage to shift posteriorly while the other side moves anteriorly.