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Generally speaking the intestines are either ventral (quadrapeds) or anterior (bipeds) to the vertebral column.
"Dorsal" refers to something on the back of the animal or toward the back of the animal. You can feel the spinous processes of the vertebral column on most domestic mammals, such as a cat or even a human. There is no room between those bone bumps and the skin for the intestines to hide.
"Ventral" and "Anterior" refer to something toward the belly of the animal. Intestines are close to the belly.
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Is the esophagus dorsal to the vertebral column?
no
Is the sternum posterior to the vertebral column?
dorsal means being behind in position of so yes it is dorsal to the sternum
What is a dorsal backbone structure called?
A vertebral column or spine.
Which body cavity protects the spinal column?
The dorsal cavity is contained in the skull and vertebral column. The brain is located within the skull, and the spinal cord is located within the vertebral column. The brain and spinal cord are both encased in bone to protect them from injury.
What does the dorsal body cavity contain?
The dorsal body cavity contains the cranial cavity (which houses the brain) and the vertebral cavity (which houses the spinal cord). These cavities are protected by the bones of the skull and vertebral column.
What is the vertebral column to the skull?
The vertebral column is inferior to the skull.
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 located?
the vertebral column is located below your skull on your back.
What cavity encloses the nervous cord?
The Vertebral Cavity This answer Above is WRONG... It is the dorsal cavity! both answers are technically wrong.. the dorsal cavity holds both the cranial and spinal cavities. the cranial cavity holds the brain and the spinal cavity holds the spinal cord.
What are some afflictions of the vertebral column?
Some afflictions of the vertebral column are scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis. These all deal with a curvatures in different regions of the vertebral column.
What does the dorsal body cavity house?
The dorsal body cavity houses the brain and spinal cord, which make up the central nervous system. It is protected by the bones of the vertebral column (spine) and cranial bones.
