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What does the supine position refer to ?

  • A.Lying flat on the back, face up
  • B.Lying flat on the stomach, face down
  • C.Sitting upright in a chair
  • D.Standing straight with arms at the sides

Answer: A

The supine position is lying flat on the back, face up.

It is the usual position for physical examination of the abdomen and for most surgery.

Lying flat on the stomach, face down, is the prone position. Sitting upright is the Fowler's (or high Fowler's) position used for breathless patients. Standing straight with the arms at the sides and palms forward is the anatomical position, the reference posture for directional terms.

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