'Lying' Terms Ch 2 Flashcards
1
Q
recumbent
A
Lying down
2
Q
Dorsal recumbency
A
Lying on the back
3
Q
Ventral recumbency (sternal recumbency)
A
Lying on the belly
4
Q
Left lateral recumbency
A
Lying on the left side
5
Q
Right lateral recumbency
A
Lying on the right side
6
Q
Prone (prõn) - used more in human terms
A
Lying in ventral recumbency (sternal recumbency)
7
Q
Supine (soo-pïn)- used more in human terms
A
Lying in dorsal recumbency
8
Q
lay = to put, place or prepare laid = past tense of lay laying = present tense of lay
A
lie = to recline or be situated lain = past tense of lie lying = present tense of lie
