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Knee elbow position
The position in which the patient rests on their knees and elbows, with their head supported by their hands.
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Jones position
The abrupt bending of the forearm at the elbow to treat fractures that affect the condyles.
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Flipper position
A posture a patient assumes in instances of bleeding into the midbrain due to fractures in the bones at the middle or rear parts of the skull. In this posture, the body becomes stiff, the arms extend and turn inward, the wrists flex, the legs become rigid, and the feet turn downward.
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Dorsosacral position
The patient’s position when lying on their back, with the legs bent at the knees and the thighs drawn up toward the abdomen, with knees spread wide apart.
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Dorsal position
The posture of an individual when lying on their back.
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Bronchoscopic position
The patient reclines horizontally with the head tilted backward to align the larynx and trachea in a straight line. This positioning allows for the insertion of the bronchoscope.
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Apparent position
A term employed in ophthalmology to describe the location in space to which the brain projects a visual image.
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Porus acusticus internus
The entrance of the internal auditory canal into the cranial cavity.
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Portio
A term used for different anatomical structures; when used without specification, it typically refers to the portio vaginalis uteri, which is the part of the uterus located within the vagina.
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Porphyria congenita
An exceptionally uncommon inherited disorder that manifests in early life. Porphyrins are present in bones, teeth, and urine, causing them to take on a reddish or chocolate-brown hue. This condition is associated with significant photosensitivity, resulting in skin scarring, finger loss, and excessive hair growth.
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