Which statement regarding anatomical position is correct?
A) The esophagus is inferior to the stomach.
B) The stomach is superior to the duodenum.
C) The rectum is inferior to the anus.
D) The jejunum is inferior to the ileum.
E) The duodenum is inferior to the jejunum.

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Anatomical position is the standard position for the body where the body is standing upright, feet shoulder-width apart, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward. In this position, the stomach is indeed superior (above) the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. Option A, C, D, and E are all incorrect as they describe the location of the organs relative to each other but not in anatomical position. The esophagus is superior to the stomach, the rectum is superior to the anus, and the jejunum is superior to the ileum.

Which Statement Regarding Anatomical Position Is Correct