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Standard Reference Terminology

Anatomical Reference Position

The anatomical position is a standardized method of observing or imaging the body that allows precise and

consistent anatomical references.

Anatomical reference position has the The following features:

• Standing upright

• Facing the observer, heal level

• Eyes facing forward

• Erect standing position with the feet slightly

separated and flat on the floor

• Arms hanging relaxed at the sides

• Palms of the hands turned forward (ventral)

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