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STANDARD ANATOMICAL POSITION [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
CONT

In the anatomical position, the subject stands erect facing the observer, with the head level and the eyes facing forward. The lower limbs are parallel and the feet are flat on the floor and directed forward, and the upper limbs are at the sides with the palms facing forward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
CONT

La position anatomique de référence est celle d'un corps humain, vivant, debout, membres supérieurs le long du corps, paumes en avant, pieds joints, regard horizontal [...]

Spanish

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