What do you mean positions? There is only one. You will sit in the special chair with stirrups that the doctor have at her office. Otherwise she can't see to examine you.
The traditional position for the pelvic exam is the lithotomy position, which is supine with the hips and knees partially flexed, the hips abducted and in stirrups.
Sims' position
Visual examination of the rectum and the anus is, Endoscopy
Examination by means of a proctoscope. Proctoscope-an instrument for visual examination of the interior of the rectum.
This exam is called a proctoscopy if it is done using a proctocope. Both are examined at the same time.
It is confirmed by a proctoscopy (examination of the rectum with an endoscope inserted through the anus). Proctoscopy usually shows a red, sore, inflamed lining of the rectum.
Colonoscopy - The direct visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from the rectum to the cecum.Sigmoidoscopy - The endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possible a portion of the descending colon.
Anoscopy is the visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum.Anoscopyits actually proctoscopy
sigmoidoscopy.
It is performed by means of inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and palpating (feeling) for lumps
The doctor puts a gloved, lubricated finger (digit) into the rectum to feel for any lumps in the prostate.
Enema
It is called the lithotomy position
based on the symptoms, surgical history, and a physical examination. The physician examines the abdomen and rectum and performs a pelvic examination on women. Blood tests and chest and abdominal x rays are taken