gen·u·pec·to·ral position (j n y -pk t r-l)n. See knee-chest position. |
genupectoral position
[je′no̅o̅pek′tərəl]
Etymology: L, genu, knee, pectus, breast, positio
knee-chest position. To assume the genupectoral position the person kneels so that the weight of the body is supported by the knees and chest, with the buttocks raised. The head is turned to one side and the arms are flexed so that the upper part of the body can be supported in part by the elbows.
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