ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -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. The legs are parallel, with feet flat on the floor and facing forward.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anatomical position is a standard position that serves as a reference for the body. A person is said to be in anatomical position when they are standing erect with their feet together, their hands at their side, with the palms facing forward.

Detailed explanation-3: -The decision to have the palms face forward in standard anatomical position was made long ago when it became obvious that the benefit of the palms facing forward is that it makes the radius, and ulna, the bones of the forearm run parallel to each other from the elbow to the wrist.

Detailed explanation-4: -The normal anatomical position is best described as a person: Standing, facing forward, palms forward.

Detailed explanation-5: -The palmar surface of the hand refers to the palm of the hand, or the inside of the hand when closed. The palmar is also called the ventral side of the hand. Ventral is a term used often to describe the underside of an organism, such as the belly or abdomen.