STANDARD ANATOMICAL POSITION
(noun)Definitions
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Standard Anatomical Position.
Standard Anatomical Position - as a noun
The position of the human body, standing erect, with the face directed anteriorly, the upper limbs at the sides and the palms turned anteriorly (supinated), and the feet pointed anteriorly; used as the position of reference in description of site or direction of various structures or parts as established in official anatomical nomenclature.
Example: "For the purpose of universal comparison, there is a standard position - the anatomical position - that the patient or cadaver theoretically has assumed."
Example Sentences
"In the standard anatomical position, the body is upright, facing forward, and the arms are at the sides."
"When studying human anatomy, it is important to understand the standard anatomical position as a reference point."
"The standard anatomical position is used as a starting point for describing the location of structures within the body."
"In the standard anatomical position, the palms of the hands are facing forward."
"Medical illustrations often depict the standard anatomical position to demonstrate the orientation of body parts."
