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Which bone protects the heart and the lungs in the chest?

Retry Correct Incorrect The ribcage, a series of ribs, safeguards the heart and lungs in the chest cavity. Most people are born with 24 ribs, with 12 on each side. Men and women have the same number of ribs!

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Unsplash | Bruno Rodrigues

Unsplash | Bruno Rodrigues

Which bone protects the heart and the lungs in the chest?

• Spinal column
• Femur
• Ribcage
• Chestplate