Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Anatomical Position

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the anatomical position?

• A) Standing erect, facing forward, with arms outstretched
• B) Standing erect with arms at sides, palms facing backward, face and feet facing forward
• C) Standing erect with arms overhead, face and feet facing forward
• D) Standing erect with arms at sides and with palms, face, and feet facing forward

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Definitions:

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a hormone released by the pituitary gland that promotes the growth of ovarian follicles in females and the production of sperm in males.

Theca Interna

Layer of cells surrounding the ovarian follicle that produces androgens, which are then converted to estrogen by surrounding granulosa cells.

Granulosa Cells

Specialized cells that line the follicle in the ovaries and are crucial for egg development, estrogen production, and ovulation.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that prepares the endometrium for the potential of pregnancy after ovulation.