Asked by Fernando Ortiz on Jul 07, 2024
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Position in which the knees are bent,allowing for the relaxation of the abdominal muscles
A) anatomical position
B) sitting position
C) supine position
D) dorsal recumbent position
E) prone position
F) Sims' position
G) knee-chest position
H) Fowler's position
I) semi-Fowler's position
J) lithotomy position
K) Trendelenburg position
L) Kraske position
Abdominal Muscles
A group of muscles in the abdomen area, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis, important for posture and core strength.
Knees Bent
A position of the knee joints where they are not fully extended or straight, often used to refer to exercises or physical state.
- Distinguish between various patient positions for examination and understand their respective purposes in healthcare.
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JC
Julia ChristoJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The dorsal recumbent position involves the patient lying on their back with knees bent, which allows for relaxation of the abdominal muscles.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between various patient positions for examination and understand their respective purposes in healthcare.