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A patient lying horizontally on his belly is in the?
The medical term for a patient lying on his belly is the prone position. The opposite of the prone position is supine, or the patient lying flat on his back.
Is horizontal recumbent position the same as supine position?
Yes. Supine, S"up"ine. You are laying face "up". Horizontal is parallel to the floor (so you are laying flat). Recumbent means laying. Prone is also laying horizontally (face down), but Supine is the position that is one also called Horizontal Recumbent.
What is the position of the patient in cesarean section?
Supine (laying flat on back) with bolster under right side.
What is a sentence for prostrate?
In a medical sense, "The patient was asked to get into the prostrate position."Prostrate = to lay flat
What is dorsal recumbent position?
Mostly called "back lying position". Lay flat on back with your knees flexed/bent upwards with your feet laying flat on the bed. This position is used for medical exam's of vaginal & rectal. Sometimes used for comfort measure or exercise. Rhianna Berriman
What is a horizontal?
A horizontal position is like a ruler laying flat on a table like the example:____________________as apposed to A vertical line like the example:lllllla ruler is going up and down.
What postition is e flat on trombone?
E-flat is 3rd position.
How do you keep the hood up on a Mercedes ml?
There should be a black support rod laying flat in front of the radiator. It pivots on the right (as you face the engine). Position it upright and into a hole in hood.
What is a synonym for horizontal?
A synonym for horizontal is level or laying flat.
What is the difference between prone and supine position?
The difference between the Prone and Supine positions are that Supine is when you are laying on your back and prone is when you are lying flat on your stomach.
What are the contraindications of supine position?
The supine position which has the patient lying flat on their back, the body's most natural position, is normally used for head to toe exams, as in a complete physical exam or any anterior examinations. Some contraindications may include * Lumbar pain, where this position would be to uncomfortable for the patient. * Nerve damage * Respiratory or cardiovascular problems Very informative site below http://www.pitt.edu/~position/Supine/supine-basic.htm
What position is c flat in trombone?
Same as B-natural. 7th position in the lower octave, 4th in higher octaves.
