Question

what is the meaning of ribcage​

Answer 1

the bony frame formed by the ribs round the chest.

Answer 2

Explanation:

◾Ribcage is basically the framework of bones formed by the ribs round the chest.

◽The human rib cage is made up of 12 paired rib bones and each are symmetrically paired on the right and the left side.

◽The ribs partially enclose and protect the chest cavity, where many vital and delicate organs are located and forms a cage like framework to provide support to them.

◽It provides safety to them from any external force.

◽Maintains the position of the vital organs.

◽ It provides a strong framework or support to the internal muscles of the shoulder girdle, chest, upper abdomen.

◽The rib cage has three main important functions that are protection, support and respiration.