o Anatomic position
standing erect, facing
forward, arms at sides, palms forward, legs parallel, and toes pointed forward
o Decubitus position
lying down, specifically
according to the part of the body resting on a flat surface, as in left or
right lateral decubitus, or dorsal or ventral decubitus.
o Dorsal recumbent position
on back, with legs bent and
separated, feet flat
on back, head of bed raised
about 18 inches and knees elevated
on knees, head and upper chest
on table, arms crossed above head
on left side, right leg drawn
up
on back, legs flexed on
abdomen, thighs apart
o Prone
lying face down
on left side, right leg drawn
up high and forward, left arm along back, and chest forward resting on bed
lying face up
on back with head lowered by
tilting bed back at 45 degree angle
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