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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Unit Test

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

In anatomical position, which is true of the position of the body?

Answer
A
Feet are shoulders-width apart.
B
Palms are facing forward.
C
Thumbs are pointing toward the body.
D
The body is facing backward.

Explanation

In anatomical position, the person stands upright facing forward with arms at the sides and palms turned forward. The thumbs point away from the body, so choice C is incorrect. The correct choice is “Palms are facing forward.”

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