Human Anatomy &Physiology 1
, Anatomical Position
– Standing erect
– Feet parallel
– Arms hanging at the sides
– Palms facing forward
Anatomical position – body is erect with the
feet parallel and the arms hanging at the
sides with the palms facing forward.
, Anatomical Terminology
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Anatomical Position – standing
erect, facing forward, upper limbs
at the sides, palms facing forward
and thumbs out
Integumentary system 3
, Anatomical Position
– Standing erect
– Feet parallel
– Arms hanging at the sides
– Palms facing forward
Anatomical position – body is erect with the
feet parallel and the arms hanging at the
sides with the palms facing forward.
, Anatomical Terminology
Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display.
Anatomical Position – standing
erect, facing forward, upper limbs
at the sides, palms facing forward
and thumbs out
Integumentary system 3
