The Major Anatomical Regions, Directions and Cavities of the Human Body

Many terms are used to describe the human body and its various positions when being observed, studied or referred to in any medical discussion. Using these terms makes it easier to explain the different parts of the body and where they are located. When using these terms we are assuming the body is in a position called the anatomical position. The anatomical position refers to the body being in a standing position with the arms at the sides with the palms, feet and head facing forward. The two other positions also used as reference are supine position and prone position. Supine position refers to the body lying face upward while the prone position refers to the body laying face downward. Using the anatomical position as a re...

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