Anatomy: Body Positions and Directional Terms

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What describes a person standing with feet together, arms at sides, and palms facing forward?

Inferior Position
Anatomical Position (correct)
Supine Position
Lateral Position

The term 'Superior' refers to a position toward the bottom of the body.

False (B)

In the term 'medial', what does it indicate about the body's position?

Close to the middle of the body

The position of lying on your back is called the ______ position.

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Match the following anatomical terms with their meanings:

<p>Proximal = Closer to where the arm or leg starts Distal = Farther from where the arm or leg starts Anterior = Toward the front of the body Posterior = Toward the back of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Anatomical Position

Standing upright, feet together, arms at sides, palms facing forward.

Supine Position

Lying on your back, face up.

Superior

Towards the top (like your head).

Inferior

Towards the bottom (like your feet).

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Towards the front (like your chest).

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Study Notes

Anatomical Position

Body is standing upright
Feet are together
Arms are at the sides
Palms are facing forward

Supine Position

Body is lying down
Face is up

Directional Terms

Superior: Toward the head or top of the body
Inferior: Toward the feet or bottom of the body
Anterior: Toward the front of the body
Posterior: Toward the back of the body
Medial: Toward the middle of the body
Lateral: Away from the middle of the body
Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment (e.g., shoulder for arm; hip for leg)
Distal: Farther from the point of attachment (e.g., fingers for arm; toes for leg)