Anatomical Directional Terms Quiz

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Which term describes the position where the arms are hanging at the sides and slightly away from the trunk?

  • Lateral position
  • Supine position
  • Prone position
  • Standard anatomical position (correct)

What is the correct direction of the palms in the standard anatomical position?

  • Facing forward (correct)
  • Facing outward
  • Facing inward
  • Facing backward

Which direction are the thumbs pointing in the standard anatomical position?

  • Toward the body
  • Upwards
  • Away from the body (correct)
  • Sideways

What is the correct position of the legs in the standard anatomical position?

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What is the correct position of the feet in the standard anatomical position?

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Standard Anatomical Position

  • The position where the arms are hanging at the sides and slightly away from the trunk is referred to as the anatomical position.

Arms and Palms

  • In the standard anatomical position, the palms of the hands face forward.

Thumbs

  • In the standard anatomical position, the thumbs point anteriorly (forward).

Legs

  • In the standard anatomical position, the legs are in a neutral position, with the feet parallel to each other.

Feet

  • In the standard anatomical position, the feet are parallel to each other and pointing straight forward.

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