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What happens when a body is placed in the anatomical position?

Asked by Wyatt Williams, Last updated: Apr 14, 2024

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estephenson08

estephenson

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Answered Dec 12, 2019

Your tips do not face back ward.

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boatengjackline8

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Answered Nov 05, 2019

Because your hands cannot turn backwards when you are in the anatomical position.

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John Adney

John Adney

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John Adney

Answered Apr 01, 2017

According to Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology Eleventh Edition, the palms should be facing forward.
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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Nov 30, 2016

The palms are facing backward
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