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Anatomical Positions

Anatomical Positions

In anatomy, several standard anatomical positions are used as references for describing the position and orientation of different body parts. These positions help provide a common frame of reference when discussing anatomical structures. The anatomical position is the standard reference point for describing the body's position and orientation. In this position:
The body is upright, facing forward, and standing erect.
The feet are parallel and flat on the floor.
The arms are hanging by the...

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Optimizing body positioning in dermatologic surgeries

Rachel R Lin¹, Eric R Bray², Alyx C Rosen Aigen²

¹University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

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|May 19, 2024

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Mohs excision general dermatology positioning skin laxity skin tension lines surgery surgical closure surgical scar tension reduction

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