Bleeding, Shock and Soft-Tissue Injuries IX From Brady's First Responder (8th Edition) Progress Indicator: Question 2 of 20 2.  Which of the following is a description of the anatomical position? Choices: Standing erect, facing the observer, arms at the side with palms facing forward Standing erect, left side to the observer, arms at the side with palms toward the body Standing erect, back to the observer, arms at the side with palms facing forward Standing erect, right side to the observer, arms at the side with palms toward the body