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to the abdominal cavity.
The thoracic cavity is
a. caudal
O b. anterior
O c. superior
d. distal

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Answer:

The thoracic cavity is superior to the abdominal cavity.

Explanation:

The thorax and abdomen are part of the torso, in the human body. The inside of both forms a cavity that houses most of the internal organs.

Anatomically, the thoracic cavity -which contains the heart, lungs, and large vessels- is in a superior position with respect to the abdominal cavity, which contains the organs of the digestive, renal, and genitourinary systems.

The other options are not correct because:

The other options are not correct because:

  • Caudal refers to any area that is below another, closer to the lower body.
  • Anterior means "ahead", which is not the relationship between thorax and abdomen.
  • Distal has to do with anything that moves away from the center of the body, with the thoracic and abdominal cavities being proximal