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anatom·i·cal po·si·tion

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  1. anatomical positionnoun

    The position of the human body, standing erect, with the face directed anteriorly, the upper limbs at the sides and the palms turned anteriorly (supinated), and the feet pointed anteriorly; used as the position of reference in description of site or direction of various structures or parts as established in official anatomical nomenclature. Note: The palms are toward our view and we cannot see the back of the hands.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of anatomical position in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of anatomical position in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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