MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY

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: -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: -Answer and Explanation: In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are anterior. This means they are facing forward.

Detailed explanation-3: -Standard anatomical position of the human body consists of the body standing upright and facing forward with the legs parallel to one another. The upper limbs, or arms, hang at either side and the palms face forward.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Pronation has the palms facing the opposite direction: posteriorly (toward the back) when in the anatomical position, or down (inferiorly) when the elbow flexes to around 90 degrees.

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