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Unit Test

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

Anatomical position is characterized by which body positions? Select all that apply.

Answer
A
Feet are spread far apart.
B
Feet are parallel.
C
Palms are facing forward.
D
Thumbs are facing inward, toward the body.
E
Body is slightly hunched.

Explanation

In anatomical position, a person stands upright with the feet parallel and the arms at the sides, palms facing forward. The feet are not spread far apart, the thumbs point outward rather than inward, and the body is not hunched. Therefore, the correct choices are “Feet are parallel” and “Palms are facing forward.”

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