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If the ribs protect our heart, what protects our liver and other organs?
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Ribs and Stuff: The liver is partially protected by the rib cage. The lungs which are large hollow organs really need the protection of the rib cage. We have musculature to protect another of other organs.
Answered 5/31/2020
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