How would the body be like if we had no rib cage?

We humans need a rib cage for several important reasons. Firstly and most obviously, the rib cage provides protection for the organs within it (mainly the heart and many important vessels, lungs and trachea, and the oesophagus on its way to the stomach). The back of the ribs also protect the liver. read more

Firstly and most obviously, the rib cage provides protection for the organs within it (mainly the heart and many important vessels, lungs and trachea, and the oesophagus on its way to the stomach). The back of the ribs also protect the liver. read more

From what I understand reading elsewhere, the simplest answer is yes, but you’d probably have to live inside a machine that would help you breathe. The ribs provide a rigid structure that easily allows your lungs to expand and contract. read more

The rib cage is an arrangement of bones in the thorax of most vertebrates. It is formed by the vertebral column, ribs and sternum and encloses the heart and lungs. In humans, the rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage, is a bony and cartilaginous structure which surrounds the thoracic cavity and supports the pectoral girdle (shoulder girdle) to form the core portion of the human skeleton. read more