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Dorsal recumbent position (supine position with patient lying on back, head, and shoulder with extremities moderately flexed; legs are sometimes extended)

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A body that is lying down is described as either prone or supine.

Step-by-step explanation:

A body that is lying down is described as either prone or supine. Prone describes a face-down orientation, and supine describes a face up orientation. These terms are sometimes used in describing the position of the body during specific physical examinations or surgical procedures.

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