Posture
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The position of the limbs or the carriage of the body as a whole. (Stedman, 25th ed.) |
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the position of the body as a whole; PRONE POSITION & SUPINE POSITION are also available; HEAD-DOWN TILT is available for studies on this position in space flight, surg & physiol |
Posture Categories.
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Head-Down Tilt - Posture while lying with the head lower than the rest of the body. Extended time in this position is associated with temporary physiologic disturbances. |
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Prone Position - The posture of an individual lying face down. |
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Supine Position - The posture of an individual lying face up. |
Posture Definitions and Terms
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