lithotomy position

Medical term General Patient Care

Lying on the back with the feet in stirrups, used for pelvic examinations.

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immunizationDeveloping protection against a disease, usually through vaccination.
incisionA clean surgical cut in the skin.
inspectionVisual examination of the body.
lacerationA deep cut or tear in the skin.
palpationExamining by touch with the fingers or hands.
percussionTapping the body surface and listening to the sound produced to assess underlying structures.
proneLying on the abdomen, face down.
semi-Fowler's positionLying on the back with the head raised about 30 to 45 degrees.