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ozzi
3 years ago
13

What supports and protects the chest cavity?

Biology
2 answers:
stepan [7]3 years ago
4 0

Answer: The bones of the chest — namely the rib cage and spine — protect vital organs from injury, and also provide structural support for the body.

Explanation:

yawa3891 [41]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

A bony cage (commonly called the rib cage), which is formed by the sternum, ribs, and spine, protects the lungs and other organs in the chest. The 12 pairs of ribs curve around the chest from the back. Each pair is joined to the bones (vertebrae) of the spine.

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