Question

To the abdominal cavity.

Answer 1

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