anatomical reference point

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anatomical reference point [‚an·ə¦täm·ə·kəl ′ref·rəns ‚pȯint]

(anatomy)

A prominent structure or feature of the human body that can be located and described by visual inspection or palpation at the body's surface; used to define movements and postures. Also known as anatomical landmark.

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