Positional Terms Flashcards by Tori Bulson

Q

4-legged animal standing upright on all 4s

A

Anatomical

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Lying down

A

Recumbent or recumbency

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Q

Lying down on one’s side

A

(Right or left) lateral recumbency

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Q

Lying on ones ventrum

A

Sternal recumbency or pronation

Animal is steralal or prone

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Q

Lying on ones dorsum

A

Dorsal recumbency aka supination

The animal is supine

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