The heart is _________ to the spine.

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Anterior is the correct term as the heart is in front of the spine.
Superior would indicate that the heart is above the spine. Inferior would indicate that the heart is below the spine. Posterior would indicate that the heart is behind the spine.
Below are the important terms of direction as well as a diagram to use as a visual reference:
Superior (above)
Inferior (below)
Anterior (toward the front; in front of)
Posterior (toward the back; behind)
Medial (toward the midline)
Lateral (away from the midline or toward the sides)
Proximal (closer to the point of attachment - usually in reference to limbs)
Distal (farther away from the point of attachment - usually in reference to limbs)
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The Heart Is _________ to the Spine