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Which term describes the position where the arms are hanging at the sides and slightly away from the trunk?
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?
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?
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?
What is the correct position of the legs in the standard anatomical position?
What is the correct position of the feet in the standard anatomical position?
What is the correct position of the feet in the standard anatomical position?
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Study Notes
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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