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The dorsum is medical terminology for the back. Hence, the dorsal position is lying on your back.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoLying on back, knees bent. Usually called 'dorsal recumbent position'.
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Synonymous for word dorsal?
Dorsal is the back , along the spine, i.e., a dorsal fin on a fish, a person laying on their back is said to be in a dorsal recumbant position.
What is the position of a client that have a kidney transplant?
dorsal recumbent
What is the position of choice for someone with orthopnea?
Dorsal recumbent
Chordate embryos develop a notochord along the dorsal side. This position is located at the of the embryo.?
Chordate embryos develop a notochord along the dorsal side. This position is located at the _____ of the embryo.
Chordate embryos develop a notochord along the dorsal side This position is located at the of the embryo?
Chordate embryos develop a notochord along the dorsal side. This position is located at the _____ of the embryo.
Are terms used to describe the body position when it is not in anatomical position?
dorsal and ventral,posterior and anterior
Is the dorsal recumbent position good for patients with back pain?
yes
What is the best position for a patient with congestive heart failure?
high fowlers
Describe the Dorsal lithotomy position?
The dorsal (or supine) position means to lie on one's back. The lithotomy position is where the patient has his/her feet elevated above the hips and sometimes above the head depending on the procedure, in stirrups. This is the most common position for childbirth and pelvic exams. It's also historically known as the position for removing stones from the abdomen.
What are the two anatomical terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position?
Posterior and Dorsal
When you are laying on your side with the outer leg bended up at the knee the position is called?
dorsal recumbent
What is ventral position?
The ventral side of a person (or animal's) body is where the front of their chest is, so a ventral position is lying with your chest up. The back of a person is their 'dorsal' side.
