Two muscles found in the thoracic wall of both cats and humans are the external intercostal muscles, which help with inhalation by expanding the ribcage, and the internal intercostal muscles, which aid exhalation by compressing the ribcage.
It helps protect some of our most vital organs such as our heart and lungs.
Yes, that is true.
The three main parts of a skeleton are the skull, the ribcage, and the spine. They provide support for the body, protect internal organs, and allow for movement.
The serratus anterior muscle is located between the scapula and ribcage. It has a serrated ("saw-like") appearance and is responsible for stabilizing the scapula against the ribcage during arm movements.
The ribcage and muscles on the ribcage protect the heart and the lungs. The pericardium protects the heart as well.
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The internal intercostal depresses the ribcage while the external intercostals elevate the ribcage
Tightness around the ribcage can be caused by broken ribs, pulled or strained muscles, or fluid in or around the lung or heart.
Well, to answer the question directly, skin protects the ribcage. If the question reversed (what organs does the ribcage protect?), then my answer would be that the ribcage primarily protects the heart and lungs, although it does protect the spleen and, to a lesser extent, the liver and stomach.
The internal intercostal muscles relax and the external intercostal muscles contract, pulling the ribcage upwards and outwards.
To hold tour ribcage together and protect your internal organs.