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MTerm Body Positions
Common Body Positions (Medical Terminology, 9th Grade)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| erect | normal standing position used in chest x-rays and assessments for neurological deficits and sudden rise in blood position upon standing |
| fowler's position | A semi-sitting position; head of bed elevated used for comfort and rest |
| knee-chest | lying facedown with knees bent while resting on the knees and chest; used in rectal and pelvic exams |
| lateral | left or right side; lying position used as a recovery position and to prevent pressure on the vena cava; used also to prevent aspiration while vomiting |
| prone | lying flat with the face down used in breast cancer care, bedsore treatments, and as a sleeping position in children |
| sim's position | lying on the side with the hip and knee straight, and the other hip and knee bent or flexed used in rectal exams |
| supine | lying flat with the face up; used in CT and MRI scans, as well as X-rays |