ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN CIRCULATION
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the ribs
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lungs
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skine
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oxygen
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ribs are connected to the sternum with a strong, somewhat flexible material called cartilage. The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -The rib cage protects the heart and the lungs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The rib cage surrounds the lungs and the heart, serving as an important means of bony protection for these vital organs.In total, the rib cage consists of the 12 thoracic vertebrae and the 24 ribs, in addition to the sternum.
Detailed explanation-4: -The liver is partly protected by the rib cage. In fact, it is so tightly packed into the ribcage that a slight impression is often left on the top of the liver. The liver is the largest organ in the body. It is shaped like a wedge and weighs 1.2-1.5kg.