Why is not the abdominal cavity surrounded by a siif rib cage?

Answer:
first, you wouldn't be able to bend down because of too much bone. second, the rib cage in day to day function is only useful to expand and collapse lungs; abdominal cavity has no such function.

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If it hurts that much to get punched in the gut...imagine getting punched right in the lungs. watch your gut when
you're seated. in out in out.

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