Anatomical position is a specific body position used when describing human anatomy. It’s often used by healthcare professionals to help discuss parts of the body in a clear and consistent manner.

Most males and females have the same number of ribs — 12 on either side of the body for a total of 24. Some people may have extra or fewer ribs.

Measuring roughly 0.2 inch (5 millimeters) in length, it is the smallest skeletal muscle in the human body. Here, you can see the stapedius muscle connected to a small bone called the stapes ...

Human skeleton not identified after being found in Peach County, coroner says By Jesse Fraga. Updated May 12, 2025 1:15 PM. The autopsy results of a human skeleton found last week in Peach County ...