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