Body Positions - Human Anatomy PDF
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This document provides an overview of various human body positions, including anatomical, supine, prone, Trendelenburg, and others. The document describes each position and its uses, often in a medical context. The content is intended for students or anyone interesting in basic principles of anatomy.
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BODY POSITIONS : anatomical position supine position prone position arms to He side d d ·...
BODY POSITIONS : anatomical position supine position prone position arms to He side d d · examination of te anterior or back exams ; certain types ventral surface of the body ; some of surgery & palms X-rays NOT used wi patients with breathing facing Forward supine = Face Up problems , women in late - term pregnancies , or elderly. standing erect , face forward often used in the hospital to faciliate breathing - trendelenburg high Fower's position Semi forer's position bed is gravity increases head of feet tran M lower blood flow to the 900 O head uso > - intracranial - & Pressure increases shock or low blood pressure ; examination of the head , neck, post-surgical exams ; patients wh abdominal surgery and upper body breathing difficulties or lover back injuries sim's position Knee-chest position lithotomy exams ; rectal , perinedl , and pelvic Proctologic , rectal and vaginal rectal temperatures; enemas , exachs ; sigmoidoscopy procedures used for surgical procedures & medical examination of the pelvis, lower abdomen reproductive organ
