Assertion: sternum | /r/CapableOf | protect heart
Facets:
value: since the rib cage
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: The sternum protects the lungs, heart, and blood vessels as it forms the front portion of the ribcage.
text: Since the rib cage and the sternum cover vital organs like the heart and lungs, chest injury can result in a life-threatening situation, due to injuries such as punctured lungs or a ruptured aorta.
text: It also protects several vital organs of the chest, such as the heart, aorta, vena cava, and thymus gland that are located just deep to the sternum.
text: The sternum protects the aorta, vena cava, heart and thymus gland.
text: It is a strong bone having two main functions, it protects the vital organs like heart and airways, secondly it serves as an attachment for ribs and collar bone namely clavicle.