Position in which a patient lies on his or her back with the hips and knees bent and the legs wide apart. Once used for lithotomy, the position is still used for pelvic examinations and some types of pelvic surgery.
Lithotomy position |
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Lithotomy position |
Position in which a patient lies on his or her back with the hips and knees bent and the legs wide apart. Once used for lithotomy, the position is still used for pelvic examinations and some types of pelvic surgery. |
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