A patient in the anatomical position
A) is also in the supine position
B) has the buttocks and shoulder blades uppermost
C) has the eyes open, facing inward
D) has the abdominal surface and palmar surfaces of the hands facing the same direction
E) has the gluteal region and the sternal region facing the same direction

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the anatomical position, the body is standing erect with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward. The abdominal surface and palmar surfaces of the hands face the same direction, which is towards the front of the body. So, option D is the correct choice.

A Patient in the Anatomical Position