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recumbency

[rikum′bənsē]

Etymology: L, recumbere, to lie down

the state of lying down or leaning against something.

recumbency

a clinical term is used to describe an animal that is lying down and unable to rise. See also paralysis, downer cow syndrome.

dorsal recumbency

lying on the back.

lateral recumbency

lying on side.

sternal recumbency

see ventral recumbency (below).

ventral recumbency

sitting up on the brisket with the legs tucked under the body.

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