A patient is in the anatomic position when he or she is:
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A
lying down on his or her back with the arms at the sides and the palms facing downward.
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B
lying down on his or her side with the arms above the head and the hands clenched in a fist.
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C
standing facing you with arms to the side and palms touching the side of the lower extremities.
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D
standing facing you with arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing outward.