THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following answers describes anatomical position?
A
Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing to your side
B
Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing forward
C
Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing back
D
Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing outwardStanding erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing outward
Explanation: 

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: -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-3: -An anatomical position is the basis for communication, including directional terms, body regions and planes of the body. A person in anatomical position is standing erect, facing forward, with the upper limbs at the side and palms forward.

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