Question

question 25
the sternum is __________ to the ribs.
dorsal
medial
ventral
lateral

Explanation:

• Dorsal means towards the back. The sternum is at the front, so this is incorrect.
• Medial means towards the mid - line. The sternum is on the mid - line, and the ribs are on either side (lateral to the sternum), so the sternum is medial to the ribs.
• Ventral means towards the front (in humans, similar to anterior). While the sternum is ventral (anterior) to some structures in the back, it's not the most specific term for its relation to the ribs in terms of side - to - side position.
• Lateral means away from the mid - line. The sternum is on the mid - line, so it's not lateral to the ribs.

Answer:

Medial