If a Patient Is to Work on Strengthening Muscles to Help

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a patient is to work on strengthening muscles to help with expansion of the anterior abdominal wall,how should the therapist position the patient?

• A) Prone
• B) Supine
• C) Side-lying
• D) Sitting

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Definitions:

Anatomical Position

The standard position in which the body is standing with feet together, arms at the side, and head, eyes, and palms facing forward, used as a reference point in anatomical nomenclature.

Organs of Digestion

The series of organs responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients, including the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.

Abdominal Cavity

The part of the body that lies between the thorax (chest) and pelvis, housing many vital organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines.

Pelvic Cavity

The space within the pelvis that contains reproductive organs, the urinary bladder, and the rectum.