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  2. Lying (position) - Wikipedia

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    The fetal position is lying or sitting curled, with limbs close to the torso and the head close to the knees. The recovery position (coma position), one of a series of variations on a lateral recumbent or three-quarters prone position of the body, into which an unconscious but breathing casualty can be placed as part of first aid treatment.

  3. Childbirth positions - Wikipedia

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    This position is convenient for the caregiver because it permits them more access to the perineum. The position has been largely popular in the US and other Western countries over the last two centuries, though cross-culturally and historically, it is very rare (about 18%) for people to assume a prone or dorsal position during childbirth.

  4. Surgical positions - Wikipedia

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    Other similar positions are Lateral chest and Lateral kidney. Lloyd-Davies position It is a medical term referring to a common position for surgical procedures involving the pelvis and lower abdomen. The majority of colorectal and pelvic surgery is conducted with the patient in the Lloyd-Davis position. Kidney position

  5. Position (obstetrics) - Wikipedia

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    In obstetrics, position is the orientation of the fetus in the womb, identified by the location of the presenting part of the fetus relative to the pelvis of the mother. Conventionally, it is the position assumed by the fetus before the process of birth, as the fetus assumes various positions and postures during the course of childbirth .

  6. List of human positions - Wikipedia

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    Human positions refer to the different physical configurations that the human body can take. There are several synonyms that refer to human positioning, often used interchangeably, but having specific nuances of meaning. [1] Position is a general term for a configuration of the human body. Posture means an intentionally or habitually assumed ...

  7. List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes - Wikipedia

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    As a general rule, this vowel almost always acts as a joint-stem to connect two consonantal roots (e.g. arthr-+ -o-+ -logy = arthrology), but generally, the -o-is dropped when connecting to a vowel-stem (e.g. arthr-+ -itis = arthritis, instead of arthr-o-itis). Second, medical roots generally go together according to language, i.e., Greek ...

  8. Recovery position - Wikipedia

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    The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) does not recommend one specific recovery position, but advises on six key principles to be followed: [4] The casualty should be in as near a true lateral position as possible with the head dependent [clarification needed] to allow free drainage of fluid. The position should be stable.

  9. Anatomical terminology - Wikipedia

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    Anatomical terminology is a specialized system of terms used by anatomists, zoologists, and health professionals, such as doctors, surgeons, and pharmacists, to describe the structures and functions of the body. This terminology incorporates a range of unique terms, prefixes, and suffixes derived primarily from Ancient Greek and Latin.