The Anatomical Position is Characterized by All of the Following

Question

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT  ___________ .
A) arms at sides
B) thumbs pointed laterally
C) body erect
D) palms turned posteriorly

Accepted Answer

The anatomical position is characterized by the arms at sides, thumbs pointed laterally, body erect, and palms turned anteriorly (toward the front). Therefore, the statement "palms turned posteriorly" is incorrect for the anatomical position.