Anatomical body position

The international standard anatomical position is the position that provides a reference point for describing the structures of the human body. In this position, the body is standing erect with good posture and the face is looking directly forward. The feet are about six inches apart, flat on the floor and the toes pointing forward. The arms are down at the sides with the palms turned forward and thumbs pointing away from the body. When the body is lying face down in the anatomical position, this is called the prone position. When the body is lying face up, this is called the supine position.

Landmarks
Base of Nose and the Hard palate corresponds to C1. Teeth (when mouth remains closed) correspond to C2. Mandible and Hyoid bone correspond to C3. The thyroid cartilage is from C4 to C5 The cricoid cartilage is from C6 to C7.