Chest protectors are items of clothing or armor designed to protect the chest area from injury. BIBS are a type of chest protector typically worn by athletes, such as football players, to protect their ribcages and sternums. ATTICS are another type of chest protector, usually made of metal or leather, which is designed to protect the wearer's chest and abdomen from physical attacks. STERNUMS are the flat bones located in the center of the chest, and STERNA are the cartilaginous plates that cover the sternum. BRAS are a type of chest protector worn by women to support their breasts and provide additional protection to the ribcage. RIBCAGES are the bony structures that protect the lungs and heart.