What position would a patient lay in for a back examination?

Answer 1

Prone Position: the patient is lying on the belly with the face down. The arms maybe placed under the head for comfort. This position is used for the examination and treatment of the back and buttocks.

Answer 2

walking, standing, seated, supine

less commonly/specialty exams: left decubitus, dorsal lithotomy, knee chest, prone

Answer 3

Kraske