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

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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

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