anatomical position

(anatomy) A reference posture used in anatomical description in which the subject stands erect against a wall with feet parallel and touching, and arms adducted and supinated, with palms facing forward.

Position of an individual standing erect with feet slightly separated, arms hanging relaxed by the side with palms facing forward and thumbs pointed away from the body The anatomical position is the reference position in the definition of body movement terms.

The erect position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing forward, used as a reference in describing the relation of body parts to one another.