EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

SKELETAL SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the skeleton protects the heart, lungs, and stomach?
A
rib cage
B
femur
C
skull
D
spine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The ribs are thin, flat, curved bones that form a protective cage around the organs in the upper body. Ribs cover and protect the lungs and the heart.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sternum, together known as the thoracic cage, is a semi-rigid bony and cartilaginous structure which surrounds the thoracic cavity and supports the shoulder girdle to form the core part of the human skeleton.

Detailed explanation-4: -The rib cage is made up of long, thin and curved bones designed to protect the lungs and heart from any damage. Q. There are several important and delicate organs like spinal cord, heart, lungs, brain etc. in our body protected by bones.

Detailed explanation-5: -Specifically, the ribs protect the heart, lungs, diaphragm, liver, blood vessels, spleen, kidneys, and part of the stomach.

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