Asked by Martin Murgoski on Jun 09, 2024
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Standing erect,arms at sides,palms pointed forward
A) anatomical position
B) sitting position
C) supine position
D) dorsal recumbent position
E) prone position
F) Sims' position
G) knee-chest position
H) Fowler's position
I) semi-Fowler's position
J) lithotomy position
K) Trendelenburg position
L) Kraske position
Anatomical Position
A standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy, standing upright with feet together, arms at the sides, and palms facing outward.
Standing Erect
Maintaining an upright position with the spine straight, typically referred to in human anatomy.
- Familiarize oneself with the various positions applied during examinations and their specific reasons.
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Rikianne PattersonJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The anatomical position is a standard position in which the body is standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward. This position is used as a reference point in anatomy to describe the location of body parts or movements.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the various positions applied during examinations and their specific reasons.