ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except
A
face pointing anteriorly
B
body standing upright
C
palms facing posterior
D
thumbs pointing laterally
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except A) palms turned posteriorly. In the anatomical position, the palms face anteriorly, not posteriorly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anatomical position, or standard anatomical position, 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The front part, anterior, or palm of the hand is also known as the palmar side. The sole of the foot is known as the plantar surface. The back of the hand or top of the foot is referred to as the dorsal side.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anatomically, there are four main positions: supine, prone, right lateral recumbent, and left lateral recumbent. It is important to note that each position has its medical implications. The supine position requires the face and upper body to be turned upwards in a horizontal position.

Detailed explanation-5: -Posterior or dorsal-back (example, the shoulder blades are located on the posterior side of the body). Medial-toward the midline of the body (example, the middle toe is located at the medial side of the foot).

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