The Anatomical Position

The anatomical position is the central concept behind all descriptions of location within the body. It is similar to the position of the famous Vitruvian Man, although a little less exuberant! However, the basics are the same. Here is a general description:

• A person standing upright, facing forward.

• Arms straight and hands held by the hips, palms facing forward.

• Feet parallel and toes pointing forward.

By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2020)

Fig 1.0 – The human anatomical position.