LITHOTOMY POSITION
(noun)Definitions
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Lithotomy Position.
Lithotomy Position - as a noun
A position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination
Example Sentences
"During the surgery, the patient was placed in the lithotomy position for better access to the genital area."
"The lithotomy position is commonly used during childbirth to facilitate the delivery process."
"In the lithotomy position, the patient lies on their back with the legs flexed and supported in stirrups."
"The lithotomy position provides a clear view of the perineum and allows for easier examination and treatment."
"The lithotomy position is often used for urological procedures such as cystoscopy or urethral dilation."
