THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

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 ribs are the skeletal protection for the lungs and the chest cavity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The lungs are encaged within the bony rib cage, that protects them from external harm. The double layered pleura covers the lungs externally, and provides a cushioning effect by absorbing any internal shock. It is however, the surrounding rib cage that protects them from external disturbances.

Detailed explanation-4: -The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the organs inside the chest. These organs include the heart and lungs, which are two of our most important organs.