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What is "rib cage"? Isn't the cage for a bird?

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Rebecca

The "rib cage" is the frame made of rib bones that protects organs like the heart and lungs. We call this frame the "rib cage," perhaps due to its similar appearance with the structure of bird cages, which also have a strong frame protecting the inside. Humans have rib cages, as do other mammals and animals. Ex: The rib cage is one of the most important structures of the human body. Ex: The rib cage is like a shield, as it protects important organs like the heart and lungs.

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