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Orthopneic position
The upright or nearly upright position of the upper trunk of a patient in a bed or chair. It facilitates breathing in those with congestive heart failure and some forms of pulmonary disease.
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Oblique position
In radiology, an alignment of the body between a lateral and an anteroposterior or posteroanterior position. The angle formed by the body surface and the image receptor may vary. The central ray enters the aspect of the body that is upright and facing away from the image receptor.
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Maximum loose-packed position
The position where maximum joint play occurs; the position where ligaments and capsule have the least amount of tension. This is also known as resting position.
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Loose-packed position
The position of a joint where it is unlocked and free to move.
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Left lateral recumbent position
A position with the patient on the left side, right knee and thigh drawn up; employed in vaginal examination.
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Lawn-chair position
A colloquial term for a dorsal recumbent position with the hips and knees flexed slightly (about 5°- 10°).
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Lateral position
In radiology, a side-lying position, which allows the central ray to enter the upright side.
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Jackknife position
A position in which the patient lies on the back, shoulders elevated, legs flexed on thighs, thighs at right angles to the abdomen. It is employed when introducing a urethral sound.
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Horizontal abdominal position
A position in which the patient lies flat on the abdomen, feet extended; employed in examination of the back and spinal column.
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Horizontal position
A position in which the patient lies supine with feet extended. It is used in palpation, in auscultation of fetal heart, and in operative procedures.
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