What is the correct description for the anatomical position that is used as a point of reference for directional terms?

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In the anatomical position, the body is upright, directly facing the observer, feet flat and directed forward. The upper limbs are at the body's sides with the palms facing forward.

Standard anatomical position → is that of a human standing, looking forward, feet together and pointing forward, with none of the long bones crossed from the viewer's perspective.

Anatomical Directional Terms

Anterior: In front of, front

Posterior: After, behind, following, toward the rear

Distal: Away from, farther from the origin

Proximal: Near, closer to the origin

Dorsal: Near the upper surface, toward the back

Ventral: Toward the bottom, toward the belly

Superior: Above, over

Inferior: Below, under

Lateral: Toward the side, away from the mid-line

Medial: Toward the mid-line, middle, away from the side

Rostral: Toward the front

Caudal: Toward the back, toward the tail

Bilateral: Involving both sides of the body

Unilateral: Involving one side of the body

Ipsilateral: On the same side of the body

Contralateral: On opposite sides of the body

Parietal: Relating to a body cavity wall

Visceral: Relating to organs within body cavities

Axial: Around a central axis

Intermediate: Between two structures

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