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Position (Medicine)
Position (pronunciation: puh-zish-uhn) in the field of medicine refers to the orientation or alignment of the body or a part of the body in relation to the surrounding environment. It is a fundamental concept in anatomy, surgery, and other medical fields.
Etymology
The term 'position' is derived from the Latin word 'positio', which means 'placement' or 'location'.
Related Terms
- Anatomical position: A standard position in which the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.
- Decubitus position: A medical term used to describe the position of a patient who is lying down.
- Fowler's position: A sitting position in which the head of the bed is raised.
- Trendelenburg position: A position in which the patient's head is lower than the feet, often used in surgery.
- Prone position: A position in which the patient lies flat with the chest down and the back up.
- Supine position: A position in which the patient lies flat with the chest up and the back down.
- Lateral position: A position in which the patient lies on their side.
- Sims' position: A position in which the patient lies on their left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Position
- Wikipedia's article - Position
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