dorsal recumbent

dorsal recumbent

Etymology: L, dorsalis, back; recumbere, to lie down

lying on the back, as in a supine position.

recumbent

(re-kum'bent)

1. Lying down. See: position, left lateral recumbent; position, unilateral recumbent; prone

2. Inactive, idle.

dorsal recumbent

Lying on one's back. Synonym: supine (1)

lateral recumbent

Lying on one's side.

ventral recumbent

Lying with one's anterior side down. Synonym: prone (1)