Question

what protects your lungs and heart?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The ribs of the rib cage protect our heart and lungs from external damage.

Answer 2

Required Answer :-

The rib cage protects your lungs and heart.

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More to know :-

• In your body, the framework of your chest is called the thoracic cage, or in common terminology the rib cage. It designs functions to protect your vital organs such as your heart, and lungs, and also provide points of attachment for many muscles.

• The thoracic or rib cage is comprised of 3 main parts, the sternum, the ribs, and thoracic vertebrae.

• The sternum, also called the breastbone, is located in the middle of your chest and it is composed of 3 parts. The manubrium is the widest part at the top of the bone, the body located in the middle and the xiphoid process at the bottom.

• There are 12 ribs and they originate on between the thoracic vertebrae in the Vertebral column, and they wrap around the sides of ur body, and in the front of your body.

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