General Anatomy – Positions

In the prone position, the person lies face down on their chest and abdomen.

The supine position is commonly used for physical examinations, surgeries, and medical procedures.

In the lithotomy position, the legs are raised and supported to facilitate medical procedures like childbirth.

The prone position is the opposite of the supine position, where the person lies face down instead of on their back.

In the supine position, a person lies on their back with the face directed upward.

In the anatomical position, the palms must face forward, not backwards.

The lithotomy position is used during childbirth, where the person lies on their back with legs up and feet supported in straps.

The prone position is when a person lies face down on their chest and abdomen.

The supine position involves lying on the back with arms at the sides and palms facing upwards.

The anatomical position is a standard reference posture where a person stands upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.