12 examination positions

standing up facing fwd arms at sides palms facing fwd [allows inspection of posture]

sitting w/ legs hanging down body at 90% angle [exam for head, neck & chest]

lie on back, face up [ exam for breast & abdomen]

lie on stomach w/ head turned to one side [exam for spine & back]

chests & knees places flat against the table with knees seperated [exam for anus & rectum]

lying on left side w/ left leg slightly flexed & right leg sharply flexed upward [exam for anus & rectum]

resting against the back of table that is lowered to 30-45 degrees

sits at end of table & lies back legs supported in stirrups hips moved to end of table [exam for gynos & rectal exams]

lies flat on table & bottom of both feet flat on table w/ knees flexed [exam for gyno or rectal]

lies on the table & end of table is raised so the feet are higher than the head [exam for patients w/ trauma, low BP, & certain abdominal procedures]

lay on table head & feet raised [exam for rectal & anus exams]

lay on stomach bent over table [rectal & anus exams]