They serve to protect the lungs, heart, and other internal organs of the thorax.

The skeleton protects important internal organs like the brain, heart and lungs.

The blood had already begun to drain inward, away from his freezing skin, in a desperate effort to protect vital organs.

To protect the brain and other organs, a heat exchanger in the system cooled the patient from normal body temperature to about 77 degrees.

It protects vital organs, provides framework, and supports soft parts of the body.

We pioneered research on monitoring patients, drug interactions and protecting organs.

However, glycerol cannot be used to protect whole organs from damage.

It can also help protect organs and sense things.

It also appears to rely on its arms to absorb heat, so as to protect the central disc and vital organs like the stomach.

Instead, they work with the ribs to keep the back stable and help protect vital organs, such as the heart and lungs.