Standard anatomical position
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title:
Standard anatomical position
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The standard anatomical position, or standard anatomical model, is the scientifically agreed upon reference position for anatomical location terms. Standard anatomical positions are used to standardise the position of appendages of animals with respect to the main body of the organism. In medical disciplines, all references to a location on or in the body are made based upon the standard anatomical position. A straight position is assumed when describing a proximo-distal axis. This helps avoid c
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Standardized ways to display animals for anatomical study
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_anatomical_position
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2023-12-24T17:45:04Z
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