A Person Lying on the Bed and Gazing at the Ceiling

question 21

Multiple Choice

A person lying on the bed and gazing at the ceiling is in the ________ position.

• A) prone
• B) supine
• C) anatomical
• D) dorsal
• E) caudal

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