Prehospital Emergency Care 11th Edition Chapter 7

Prehospital Emergency Care 11th Edition Chapter 7 anatomy - ANS the structure of the body and the relationships of its parts to one another (how the body is made) Physiology - ANS the function of the living body and its parts (how the body works) anatomical position - ANS standing erect, facing forward, upper limbs at the sides, palms facing forward supine - ANS lying face up on back prone - ANS lying face down on stomach Lateral recumbent (recovery) position - ANS the patient is lying on his/her left side or right side Fowler's position - ANS Lying on the back with torso elevated at a 45-60 degree angle. Semi-Fowler's Position - ANS Lying on back with upper body elevated at a degree of less than 45. Trendelenburg position - ANS lying on back with legs elevated higher than the head and body on an inclined plane (head down, legs up)