Reference — Anatomical
The front (ventral) vs. the back (dorsal) of the body .
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In this standard, the body is described as if it is in the following posture: Standing tall and erect. Head Forward: Eyes and face directed straight ahead. Arms at Sides: Hanging naturally with palms facing forward . anatomical reference
To map the three-dimensional body, it is divided into three primary planes: Splits the body into left and right sides.
"Right" and "Left" always refer to the patient's right and left, not the observer's . 📐 Anatomical Planes The front (ventral) vs
Nearer to the trunk/point of attachment vs. farther away. 📖 Scholarly Reference Resources
Towards the head (upper) vs. towards the feet (lower) . In this standard, the body is described as
Toes pointing straight ahead and feet flat on the floor.