Body Positions And Regions Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical
A
Standing erect, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward, toes pointed forward
2
Q
Prone
A
Lying face down
3
Q
Supine
A
Lying face up
4
Q
Epigastric region
A
Above the stomach
5
Q
Umbilical region
A
At navel (exact midpoint of abdomen)
6
Q
Hypogastric region
A
Below stomach
7
Q
Right and left hypochondriac regions
A
Up near ribs
8
Q
Right and left lumbar regions
A
Located near lumbar region of spine
9
Q
Right and left iliac regions
A
Near upper bone of the hip — the ilium
