Chapter 21 - Regions and Cavities

The cardiovascular system is ___. 

the group of all organs involved in oxygenation of the body

In the anatomical position, the body is ____.  

standing with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward

Which anatomical position is the nose compared to the ears?  

anterior

The thoracic cavity is ____ to the abdominal cavity.

superior

In order for anatomical terms to be universally understood, it is assumed that the body is in the anatomical position, which is ____.

standing upright and facing forward with the arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing forward

Which anatomical position are the fingers compared to the elbow?

distal 

Most of the organs of digestion are found in the ____ cavity.

abdominal