Textbook Question
Use as many directional terms as you can to describe the relationship between the elbow's olecranal region and your palm.
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Position
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Which of the following is NOT correct for the anatomical position?
A
The feet are slightly apart.
B
The body is standing upright.
C
The palms are facing backward.
D
The head is facing forward.
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Understand the definition of anatomical position: It is a standard position in which the body is standing upright, facing forward, with feet slightly apart, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward.
Review each statement provided in the problem to determine if it aligns with the definition of anatomical position.
Evaluate the statement 'The feet are slightly apart.' This is correct as it matches the anatomical position description.
Evaluate the statement 'The body is standing upright.' This is correct as it matches the anatomical position description.
Evaluate the statement 'The palms are facing backward.' This is incorrect because, in the anatomical position, the palms should be facing forward.
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