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dorsal means being behind in position of so yes it is dorsal to the sternum
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∙ 11y agothe sternaul is anterior or frontal to the vertebral column
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∙ 13y agothe sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
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∙ 11y agoNo. The sternum is in the front while the spine is in the back.
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Name the bone that forms part of the axial skeleton?
The major bones of the axial skeleton include the skull, the vertebral column, the ribcage, and the sternum.
The axial skeleton includes?
all bones in the areas of your body that are not appendages ribs
What is the term for the end of a bone that is closest to the midline of the body?
The closest bone to the midline on the anterior (front) of the body is the sternum, the lower tip of the sternum is called the xyphoid process. Other than that, there really is no bone close to the midline of the body that has an end. On the back (posterior) is the vertebral column, but those bones do not have ends on them.
What is the vertebral column and skull?
The vertebral column and skull is another description for the spinal column. See the related link for more information. The entire vertebral column consists of the skull, the 33 vertebrae and the ribcage.
Why is the vertebral column considered the center of the skeleton?
The bones of the skeleton are in some way connected to the vertebral column.
Is the vertebral column posterior to the sternum?
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
Is the vertebral column is posterior to the sternum?
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
Where is the vertebral column with reference to the sternum?
The vertebral column (commonly called "Backbone") is located directly on the opposite side of the thoracic (chest) cavity relative too the sternum. In short... vertebral column is the backbone, in the back... the sternum is the front of the rib cage, in the front.
Is the breastbone posterior to the vertebral column?
posterior
What is the directional term for the sternum to the vertebral column?
superior
The ribs are attached posterior towhat?
the vertebral column
What is a mass of tissue from the sternum to the vertebral column?
The thymus. 1989 Tizzel
Name the bone that forms part of the axial skeleton?
The major bones of the axial skeleton include the skull, the vertebral column, the ribcage, and the sternum.
The major bony components of the thorax excluding the vertebral column are the?
Ribs and sternum
What are the major bony components of the thorax excluding the vertebral column are the?
ribs and sternum
Is the heart lies anterior to the sternum and posterior to the vertebral column?
Answerthe base of the heart is the widest part; the apex is the narrow end, which points toward the left hip. the apex of the heart contact the chest wall just below the lift nipple: the heartbeat is most clearly felt here and the site is called the point of maximal intensity(PIM).Mary Porterthat answer most definitely did not answer the question that was askedNo you have it backwards, the heart likes posterior (behind) the sternum and anterior (in front) of the vertebral column. If you are getting the terms confused just think of the phrase your mom used to say "If you do that again I'll hit you in your posterior (your butt)"
WHICH BONES ARE INCLUDED IN THE AXIAL?
the axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum.
