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21tripod position — 1. a position assumed by the patient with abdominal weakness or meningeal irritation while sitting in bed, supporting the body with the hands in a plane posterior to the pelvis. 2. a sitting position assumed by the patient with respiratory… …
22Original position — The original position is a hypothetical situation developed by American philosopher John Rawls as a thought experiment to replace the imagery of a savage state of nature of prior political philosophers like Thomas Hobbes. In it, the parties… …
23Recovery position — The recovery position or more technically known as the lateral recumbent position is a first aid technique recommended for assisting people who are unconscious, or nearly so, but are still breathing. It is frequently taught as part of classes in… …
24inconsistent position — A position assumed in litigation directly contrary to one previously assumed by the party, constituting an estoppel in pais where he had, or was chargeable with, full knowledge of the facts and another will be prejudiced by his action. 28 Am J2d… …
25Dance position — is a position of a dancer or a mutual position of a dance couple assumed during a dance. Describing and mastering proper dance positions is an important part of dance technique.In ballet, the term pose is used to describe stationary dance… …
26Quadratic (Position) — Quadratic is a sexual position. This name refers to the sexual position assumed when the female puts her left leg (right leg in some cultures, see Culture of India ) over the male s shoulder and her other leg firmly on the floor …
27fetal position — n a position (as of a sleeping person) in which the body lies curled up on one side with the arms and legs drawn up toward the chest and the head is bowed forward and which is assumed in some forms of psychic regression …
28knee-elbow position — the buttocks up position commonly assumed by patients undergoing anorectal examinations. * * * a position in which the patient is supported on knees and elbows with the chest elevated from the table …
29lithotomy position — noun a position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination • Hypernyms: ↑position, ↑posture, ↑attitude …
30fetal position — noun Date: 1963 a position (as of a sleeping person) in which the body lies curled up on one side with the arms and legs drawn up and the head bowed forward and which is assumed in some forms of psychic regression …
