Why is using terminology for standard anatomical position necessary? A few sentences here will do

This assignment may be used as one of your 4 required Investigate This! assignments. If you choose to complete this assignment, it is due no later than 11:59 PM on Sunday and is worth 10 points toward your Investigate This! assignment grade.

For this ‘Investigate This’ assignment, there are two sections to complete worth 5 points each. For the anatomical directions portion, follow the prompts below and answer the posted questions in a Word document then upload it by the deadline. For the skeletal inventory, download the form Download download the formprovided, fill it out then upload it by the deadline. Here is a pdf version Download pdf versionas well.

Anatomical Reference Planes and Directions (5 pts)
For this section, write the proper anatomical planes and directions (as covered in Module 2 lectures) for the questions below:

1. Stand (or imagine yourself standing) in standard anatomical position. Which plane divides your body into left and right halves? (1 point)

2. Relative to your sternum, where is your cranium positioned? Your second thoracic vertebra? (1 point)

3. Relative to your sacrum, where is your ilium positioned? Your femora? (1 point)

4. Relative to your humerus, where is your ulna positioned? Your scapula? (1 point)

5. Why is using terminology for standard anatomical position necessary? A few sentences here will do. (1 point)

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