In the Anatomical Position, the Subject

Question

In the anatomical position, the subject
A)is lying face down.
B)has his/her arms placed above the head.
C)has his/her arms folded on the chest.
D)is standing upright facing the observer with the palms backwards.
E)is standing upright facing the observer with the palms forward.

Accepted Answer

In the anatomical position, the subject is standing upright, facing the observer, with the palms facing forward. This position is used as a standard reference point in anatomy to describe the location or direction of bodily parts.