The lithotomy position is often used during childbirth and surgery in the pelvic area. It involves lying on your back with your legs flexed 90 degrees at your hips. Your knees will be bent at 70 to 90 ...

The lithotomy position is a commonly used position in urologic, gynecologic and proctologic examinations and procedures, but is most well-known because of its widespread adoption in obstetrics. The ...

The process of giving birth vaginally is one which is common to all cultures. However, the best position in which to accomplish this act is still one of considerable debate. The dorsal lithotomy ...

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