Sure, I can help with that question. When describing the anatomic position of the human body, we're referring to a standard way of visually inspecting and representing the body so that anatomical terminology can be consistently applied.
The anatomical position is universally used as a reference point, and it has specific characteristics. Here are the key aspects:
1. Body Standing Upright: The individual is standing up straight.
2. Facing Forward: The face is looking straight ahead.
3. Arms at the Sides: The arms are hanging down at the sides of the body.
4. Palms Facing Forward: The palms of the hands are facing forward (anteriorly).
5. Feet Together and Facing Forward: The feet are parallel to each other and pointing straight ahead.
Given this information, let's analyze the options given for the position of the hands:
- a. palms forward/at a right angle
- b. palms forward/parallel
- c. palms backward/at a right angle
- d. palms backward/parallel
From the definition of anatomical position, the correct position of the hands is with the palms facing forward and parallel. Therefore, the correct answer is:
b. palms forward/parallel
As for the feet, according to the anatomical position:
- The feet are together and aligned parallel to each other.
- They must be facing forward.
Thus, in the anatomical position, both the hands and feet should be facing forward, providing a consistent and reproducible orientation for describing anatomical structures and positions.
