APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the skeletal system protects the heart and lungs?
A
cranium/skull
B
pelvis
C
scapula
D
ribs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ribs form a cage that shelters the heart and lungs, and the pelvis helps protect the bladder, part of the intestines, and in women, the reproductive organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thoracic cage, or ribcage, protects your heart, lungs and other organs. It attaches to muscles involved with breathing and arm movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -The skeleton helps in movement and also provides protection to internal organs. The rib cage is a part of our skeleton which protects heart and lungs.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ribs are the skeletal protection for the lungs and the chest cavity. The ribs and rib muscles expand and contract with normal breathing.

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