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What is the medical term meaning process of lying with the face upward?
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∙ 12y ago
Pronation is the act of lying prone, or face-down.
Prone position
Prostration is the act of assuming a prostrate position, a position where one is lying face down.
Pronation is the act of rotating the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoSomeone laying on there back is supine, and on the stomach is prone.
Lying face up on his/her back would be the "supine" position. In contrast to that would be the "prone" position wherein you lie face down, or on your stomach.
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∙ 12y agoSupination means the process or action of lying supine, which is horizontal with face upward.
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∙ 8y agoSupine is the medical term meaning lying down on your back, and prone means lying on the stomach. Recumbent may also be used to indicate this position.
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∙ 12y agoThe term for lying on your side is lateral decubitus.
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∙ 11y agoSupination is the medical term meaning the action of lying face up.
Supination is the action of lying face-up.
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∙ 12y agoLateral decubitus position is the side-lying position.
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∙ 6y agoSupine position
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∙ 12y agosupine position
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