NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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erect position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing forward
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erect position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing backwards
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laying position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing forward
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laying position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing backwards
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Detailed explanation-1: -Anatomical position is the description of any region or part of the body in a specific stance. In the anatomical position, the body is upright, directly facing the observer, feet flat and directed forward. The upper limbs are at the body’s sides with the palms facing forward.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. Unless otherwise stated, most anatomical descriptions will refer to a person when in anatomical position.
Detailed explanation-3: -Prone describes a face-down orientation, and supine describes a face up orientation. These terms are sometimes used in describing the position of the body during specific physical examinations or surgical procedures.