Chapter 1

Question 1

Anatomical position

Answer 1

Refers to the positioning of the body when it is standing upright and facing forward with each arm hanging on either side of the body, and the palms facing forward.

Question 2

Prone

Answer 2

Prone position is the body position in which a person is lying flat on their front, face down

Question 3

Supine

Answer 3

The supine position is a term used to describe a person lying on their back with their face and torso pointing up. In this position, your head, neck, and spine are kept in a straight, neutral position. Your arms are either straight against your side or placed slightly outward.

Question 4

Anterior

Answer 4

Front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot