knee-chest answerpatient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for sigmoidoscope & rectal exams

Fowler's answerpatient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle

supine (horizontal recumbent) position answerpatient lies flat on back, hands at sides & legs

outstretched

lithotomy answerthe patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed & separated

proctologic (jackknife) answerpatient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs inclined downward & rectal

area elevated

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