Which of the following would represent the relative position of the parts of the rib cage with respect to the heart?

Sternum lies in front of the heart

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Sternum lies behind the heart

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Backbone lies in front of the heart

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Backbone lies behind the heart

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Solution

The correct options are
A Sternum lies in front of the heart
D Backbone lies behind the heart
$∙$ 12 pairs or flat bones called ribs are connected to the flat and strong bone called sternum through the sideways.
$∙$ The ribs are connected to the vertebral column on the back side.
$∙$ This forms a cage like protective structure which holds the heart and lungs inside it.
$∙$ Relative to the location of heart, sternum lies in the front and the vertebral column (backbone) lies at the back of the heart.

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