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the heart is surrounded by the pericardium. There is the visceral pericardium which is closest to the heart organ and the parietal pericardium which is the outer lining. The lungs are surrounded by the pleural membrane. There is the visceral pleura which is located closest to the lung and the parietal pleura which is the outer lining. The heart and lungs are protected from external damage by the ribcage. The sternal bone is one of the hardest bones in the body and this bone protects the heart from damage.
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How are the heart and the lungs protected?
The heart and lungs are with in the chest, protected by the skeleton's rib cage.
What proctects the vital organs such as the heart and the lungs?
The skeleton. The heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage, the brain is protected by the skull.
What is the heart protected by?
lungs ?The ribcage and intercostal muscles.
Does the heart go behind the lungs?
No, the heart is placed on top of the left lung. That is why there are only two lobes on the left lung and three on the right. ONe lobe had to be removed in order for the heart to be placed. Although many people think the heart is in the centre of your lungs it is actually just in front of the left lung.
What cavity contains the heart respiratory system and esophagus?
The thoracic cavity contains the heart, lungs, and esophagus. These organs are protected by the rib cage, sternum, and vertebral column.
