Answer:
The heart is dorsal to the sternum
Step-by-step explanation:
Dorsal means the back end of something. The sternum is the breast bone on which the ribs are attached. Therefore the heart is behind (dorsal) the chest bone and in front (ventral) to the spine. Dorsal is derived from the Latin word ‘dorsum’ – meaning ‘back’- while ventral is from Latin word ‘venter’ – meaning ‘belly’.