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Anatomical position

Anatomical position

The erect position of the body with the face directed forward (skull aligned in orbitomeatal or frankfort plane); the arms at the side and the palms of the hands directed forward; the terms posterior, anterior, lateral, medial, etc., are applied to the parts as they stand related to each other and to the axis of the body when in this position.


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Re: Anatomical view vs position?

In view of the liver's anatomical position, how does it affect other organ/organs in the same cavity?

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by Marcelo
Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:02 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Anatomical view vs position?
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Re: Anatomical view vs position?

simple dear , anterior that part which in front and posterior that part which is backward

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by babariqbalmscbiotech
Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:11 am
 
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Anatomical view vs position?

... we must assume the body is facing forward, erect, palms supinated (anatomical position) in order for all the anatomical terms (anterior, posterior, etc.) to be correct? ...

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by BuckR
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:50 pm
 
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... the body is shifted by muscles to bring about a change in shape or position of the animal . (........4.......) . Muscles , which enable these ... But one of the most important developments in the pattern of anatomical organization is the occurrence of segmentation , first seen in ...

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by duro0re
Sat May 31, 2008 5:16 pm
 
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Re: Respiratory System

Observe the position of the right and left lungs in relation to the heart in the thoracic cavity. ยท ... are filled with air, of course after inhalation, but also after exhalation, due to anatomical dead space.

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by sdekivit
Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:44 am
 
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Topic: Respiratory System
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