Assertion: sternum | /r/CapableOf | cover lung
Facets:
value: since the rib cage
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
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: The sternum protects the lungs, heart, and blood vessels as it forms the front portion of the ribcage.