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In what position should the palms be facing when standing erect?
In what position should the palms be facing when standing erect?
- Forward (correct)
- Backward
- Outward
- Inward
Which direction should the feet be pointing?
Which direction should the feet be pointing?
- Backward and parallel
- Outward and parallel
- Inward and parallel
- Forward and parallel (correct)
What should the position of the arms be?
What should the position of the arms be?
- Hanging down with palms facing backward
- Raised above the head with palms facing forward
- Raised to the sides with palms facing downward
- Hanging down with palms facing forward (correct)
Which of the following best describes the orientation of the face?
Which of the following best describes the orientation of the face?
How should the stance of this position affect the alignment of the spine?
How should the stance of this position affect the alignment of the spine?
Which body position ensures the body is in the anatomical position?
Which body position ensures the body is in the anatomical position?
What is the orientation of the feet in the anatomical position?
What is the orientation of the feet in the anatomical position?
How should the face be oriented in the anatomical position?
How should the face be oriented in the anatomical position?
What is the correct alignment of the arms in the anatomical position?
What is the correct alignment of the arms in the anatomical position?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the anatomical position?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the anatomical position?
Study Notes
Posture and Alignment
- Stand upright with feet facing forward and parallel to each other.
- Keep the face forward, maintaining a straight posture.
- Allow the arms to hang down relaxed, with palms facing forward.
Anatomical Position
- Standing erect with the body in an upright posture
- Face is forward, directly ahead
- Feet are forward, parallel to each other
- Arms are hanging down by the sides
- Palms are facing forward, in an anterior direction
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Description
This quiz assesses your knowledge of the proper stance and posture required for the position of attention in a military setting. Learn the correct way to stand at attention with this interactive quiz.
