Anatomical positions & Posture:
Overall Summary:
โ Anatomists standardize the way they view the body
to increase precision, using the anatomical position
as a reference point.
โ The anatomical position is de๏ฌned as the body
standing upright, feet shoulder-width apart and
parallel, toes facing forward, with upper limbs held
out to the sides and palms facing forward.
โ Directional terms are used to describe the positions
of structures relative to one another, always in
reference to the anatomical position.
Anatomical Position:
โ Definition: The standard reference point for
anatomical descriptions.
โ Characteristics:
โ Body is upright.
โ Feet are shoulder-width apart and parallel.
โ Toes point forward.
โ Upper limbs are extended to the sides.
โ Palms face forward.
