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The wrists should not be bent, and the palms should face forward.

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Away from the body...

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Q: What is the position of the hands when the body is in an anatomical position?
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What is The position that describes the body standing erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands facing forward?

... the Anatomical position


When standing in the anatomical position the palms of the hands touch the lateral surface of the body?

No


Is the body recumbent in anatomical position?

No, the body is standing in the anatomical position


When I am in the anatomical position is my ulna on the inside or outside?

In anatomical position, when the arms are down at the sides of the body and the palms of the hands face forward, the ulna is located at the side of the forearm closest to the body (the medial side).


The anatomical position is not necessary to know which way is lateral vs medial in the body?

No, you need to know the anatomical position in some cases to distinguish medial from lateral in the body. The main area in which this knowledge is important runs from the elbow to the hands.


When the body is in the anatomical position it is?

the body is assumed to be standing, the feet together, the arms to the side, and the head and eyes and palms of the hands facing forwards


Does the anatomical position change if the body is upside down?

If the body is upside down then it is no longer in the anatomical position. But no, it would not change.


In the anatomical position the face and palms are on the?

hands and palms will be anterior


The position of the body to when sitting or standing?

anatomical position


What is the fundamental standing position?

Anatomical position and fundamental position are different. Fundamental position in standing with palms facing the body. Anatomical position is standing with the palms facing forward and thumbs pointing away from the body.


What are the two anatomical terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position?

Posterior and Dorsal


Anatomical terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position include?

Dorsum Posterior