The human body - anatomical position - ch 3 Flashcards

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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
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What is anatomical position used for?

A

It is a standard point or frame of reference that describes the human body position

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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

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