The human body - anatomical position - ch 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the anatomical positioning?
A
standing erect facing forward feet flat pointing forward and slightly apart arms slightly raised from the sides palms facing forward
2
Q
What is anatomical position used for?
A
It is a standard point or frame of reference that describes the human body position
3
Q
When standing in the anatomical position and an organ is described on the right, what side of the anatomical position would that organ be on?
A
right
