Anatomical Position

Anatomical Position 

• Deep

• Medial

• Lateral

• Distal

What anatomical plane is labeled #3 and highlighted blue?

• Transverse

• Coronal

• Sagittal

Anatomical Position 

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Inferior

• Superior

Anatomical Position 

• Posterior

• Medial

• Proximal

• Anterior

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Body position that serves as a “starting point” for describing body positions and directions.

What is the anatomical position in human anatomy?

• Lying down with arms and legs extended

• Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward

• Sitting upright with feet flat on the floor

• Standing on one leg with arms raised above the head

Body is standing straight, facing forward, upper limbs at side and palms facing forward. 
*right and left refer to "right" and "left" of the body in position.

• Sagittal

• Anatomical Position

• Anterior Position

• Anatomical Plane

Stand erect with palms and feet facing forward.

• Anatomical Position

• Anatomical Planes

• Anatomical Directions

• Anatomical Movements

Which statement is false regarding the anatomical position?

• the palms face front

• the thumbs point away from body

• the head is turned to the left side

• the posture is standing erect

Click on the body that shows the correct anatomical position