The ribs primarily protect the liver. The liver is located in the upper right-hand part of your abdominal cavity, protected by your ribs.
Liver Protection Explained
The liver, a vital organ weighing about three pounds in adults, needs protection from injury. Here's how that protection works:
- Ribs: The rib cage acts as a bony shield, guarding the liver from external impacts. This is the primary protection.
- Location: The liver is situated beneath the diaphragm and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines, offering some degree of cushioning and protection from these adjacent organs.
