The Prone Position

Question

The prone position
A) describes the body lying face up
B) is also called the anatomical position
C) describes the body lying face down
D) both B and C

Accepted Answer

The prone position describes the body lying face down. The supine position is the body lying face up. Choice B is incorrect, as the anatomical position is a standardized position used in anatomy and medicine to describe the position of the body.