Questions: Select all the phrases that correctly describe anatomical position.
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Palms face posteriorly (toward the back)
Body erect
Feet parallel
Arms at sides
Thumbs pointed laterally
Transcript text: Select all the phrases that correctly describe anatomical position.
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Palms face posteriorly (toward the back)
Body erect
Feet parallel
Arms at sides
Thumbs pointed laterally
Solution
The correct phrases that describe the anatomical position are:
Body erect
Feet parallel
Arms at sides
Thumbs pointed laterally
Explanation for each option:
Palms face posteriorly (toward the back): This is incorrect. In the anatomical position, the palms face anteriorly (toward the front).
Body erect: This is correct. The body is standing upright in the anatomical position.
Feet parallel: This is correct. The feet are positioned parallel to each other in the anatomical position.
Arms at sides: This is correct. The arms are positioned at the sides of the body in the anatomical position.
Thumbs pointed laterally: This is correct. In the anatomical position, the thumbs point away from the body, which is laterally.
In summary, the anatomical position is characterized by the body being erect, feet parallel, arms at the sides, and thumbs pointing laterally, with palms facing anteriorly.