In standard anatomical position, the body is:

In standard anatomical position, the body

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ALying face down with arms at the sides
BSeated with palms facing backward
CStanding with arms crossed
DStanding upright, facing forward, palms facing forward

✓ Correct answer: D. Standing upright, facing forward, palms facing forward Anatomical position is the standard reference: standing erect, facing forward, feet together, arms at the sides with palms facing forward.

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