Anatomical Position Quiz

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What describes the anatomical position?

  • Standing erect with the face facing backward
  • Sitting down with hands on the knees
  • Standing erect with the face forward and arms at the sides (correct)
  • Standing with arms crossed in front of the body

In the anatomical position, how are the palms oriented?

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

When in the anatomical position, where should the feet be positioned?

  • Apart with toes pointing outward
  • Together and slightly apart
  • Together with toes pointing forward (correct)
  • Spread widely apart

Which statement accurately represents the arms in the anatomical position?

<p>Arms are at the sides with palms facing forward (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best depicts the stance of the body in the anatomical position?

<p>Standing erect and tall with the face forward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Anatomical Position

  • The anatomical position is a standardized reference point for describing the body's structure and location of its parts.
  • The palms are facing forward, with the thumbs pointing away from the body.
  • The feet are flat on the ground, pointing forward, with the toes pointing straight ahead.
  • The arms are held at the sides of the body, with the elbows extended and the palms facing forward.
  • The body is standing upright, with the head facing forward, and the feet shoulder-width apart.

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