Answer:
The thoracic cavity is <u>superior</u><u> </u>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:
<em>The other options are not correct because:
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- <u><em>Caudal</em></u><em> refers to any area that is below another, closer to the lower body.
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- <u><em>Anterior</em></u><em> means "ahead", which is not the relationship between thorax and abdomen.
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- <u><em>Distal </em></u><em>has to do with anything that moves away from the center of the body, with the thoracic and abdominal cavities being proximal</em>
