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

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


A. standing upright and facing forward with the arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing forward
In the anatomical position, your body is standing upright and facing forward, and your arms are at your sides with the palms of your hands facing forward.

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