Body Positions Flashcards by Traci Anderson | Brainscape

Q

Anatomic Position

A

standing upright

arms at side

palms forward

feet side-by-side

toes forward

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Erect

A

subject stands upright

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Q

Genupectoral

A

knee-to-chest

(rectal exams)

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Q

Lateral Recumbent

A

side-lying

knee of one leg is slightly bent

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Q

Sims Position

A

side-lying

on left side

right thigh and knee pulled up to chest

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Q

Prone

A

lying face down

flat on abdomen

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Q

Dorsal Recumbent

A

lying flat on back facing up

aka Supine

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Q

Lithotomy

A

supine position

knees up towards abdomen

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Q

Fowler

A

supine

head is raised 18 inches

knees are elevated

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Trendelenburg

A

lying on back

legs higher level than head

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