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.
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
dorsal means being behind in position of so yes it is dorsal to the sternum
The directional term for the sternum to the vertebral column is anterior. This means that the sternum is located in front of or toward the front of the vertebral column in anatomical position.
Ribs and sternum
ribs and sternum
the axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum.
The mass of tissue from the sternum to the vertebral column is the pectoral muscle, specifically the pectoralis major muscle. It is a large muscle that covers the chest area and is responsible for movements like flexing and rotating the arm.
all bones in the areas of your body that are not appendages ribs
Skull.Backbone ( vertebral column).Breast bone ( sternum ).Ribs.
The major bones of the axial skeleton include the skull, the vertebral column, the ribcage, and the sternum.
Yes, the breastbone (sternum) is anterior to the vertebral column in the anatomical position. The sternum is located in the front (anterior) part of the chest, while the vertebral column is situated posteriorly along the back.