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Prone

Lying face down.

The client lies face down on the table, usually with a face cradle and a bolster under the ankles. Most back, neck and posterior leg work is done prone. Opposite of supine.

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Supine

Sources

  1. OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, 1.6 Anatomical Terminology