A patient that is in anatomical position
A) is sitting down and facing you
B) has arms elevated in front of the body
C) has the palms of the hand directed anteriorly
D) is standing erect with the head turned to the right
E) has the palms of the hands resting on the knees

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Anatomical position is a standardized position where the body is standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward. Therefore, the correct option is C, where the palms are directed anteriorly, which means they are facing forward.

A Patient That Is in Anatomical Position