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The area on which an object rests. |
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The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with on another. |
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Using the body in an efficient and careful way. |
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The science of designing a job to fit the worker. |
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A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees. |
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lateral position (side-lying position) |
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The person lies on one side or the other. |
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Lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side. |
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Sims' position (semi-prone side position) |
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A left side-lying position in which the upper leg (right leg) is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg (left leg) and the lower arm (left arm) is behind the person. |
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supine position (dorsal recumbent position) |
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