To protect key organs in the chest such as the heart and lungs
The Ribs primary function is to protect the thoracic viscera, or the heart and lungs. The pelvis' main function is to protect the pelvic viscera
False ribs are not attached to the sternum but only to the vertebrae of the spinal column. Their function is the same as the true ribs and that is protection of the heart, lungs, liver, spleen and part of the intestines.
to protect interior organs
it gives the ventral side of the ribs support
The primary function if the ribcage is to protect the internal vital organs (heart & lungs) and to provide support for the structure of your body. Think of your position or posture if there were no ribs in the torso...
To add extra support, as well as an anchor, for the ribs.
it helps you muscles to contract and expand when you inhale and exhale.
The function of rib cage is to protect delicate organs like heart and lungs
Smooth muscle tissue is usually found neam your ribs and it is used to protect the inner part of your ribs from infections.
i thought about that question too and i kept looking for an answer but this is all i could find: The function of the floating ribs is not fully understood. A floating rib could theoretically provide some protection to the contents of the abdominal cavity, but it isn't as necessary as the ribs which are attached to the sternum.
protecting your friggen organs! whatcha think?
the main function of obliques is to help protect the heart as well as the ribs.