In order for anatomical terms to be universally understood, it is assumed that the body is in the anatomical position, which is ________.

A. prone and facing upward with the arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing up
B. prone and facing upward with the arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing down
C. sitting upright and facing forward with the arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing forward
D. standing upright and facing forward with the arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing forward
E. standing upright and facing forward with the arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing the rear


Answer: D

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

The point of _____ is the end of the muscle attached to a moving bone

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions

You are on the scene of a 3-year-old patient who is in respiratory distress. The mother states that the patient has been making a barking cough for the past 24 hours. The child is very scared and upset. He is crying inconsolably. The patient has tachypnea, but his vital signs are normal otherwise. He is leaning forward in the tripod position and is drooling profusely. What condition do you

suspect? A) Croup B) Child abuse C) Strep throat D) Epiglottitis

Health Professions

A number of factors have evolved that have tended to diminish the role of unions in the workplace. Which of the following is one of these reasons?

A) Many entry-level and dangerous jobs are now overseas. B) Much more state and federal regulation exists now. C) Enlightened management is now more of a partner with workers. D) All of the above

Health Professions

Often used interchangeably with aging, ____________________ also refers to the ultimate disability of cells to reproduce themselves, leading to death of the organism.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions