Categories October Surprise 2016 What bone protects the lungs? – Answers Post author By Mike Nova Post date April 9, 2025 The rib cage is the bone that protects the lungs. The ribs are connected to the thoracic vertebrae at the back and the sternum at the front to form a protective enclosure around the lungs and … ← EU farmers warn Russian fertiliser ban risks price surge, AFP reports → , Donald Trump and Kamala Harris target battleground states as US election polls close in