Supine 1100 Words You Need Week 14 Day 2

Supine 1100 Words You Need

Supine 1100 Words You Need

/ˈsuː.paɪn/ (adj)

lying on back, flat on one’s back, lethargic, passive, inactive, apathetic, enervated, listless, inert, phlegmatic:

The supine position means lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up, as opposed to the prone position, which is face down.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/

The supine position is the most common position employed for neurosurgical procedures. The supine position is easily achieved and is arguably associated with the lowest risk of complications. Moreover, the supine position does not require any special equipment.

Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/

According to a 2014 study, more than half of all people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are classified as supine-related OSA. That’s because for people with OSA being in the supine position may lead to sleep-related breathing problems as their ability to increase lung volume and expand the chest may be compromised.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/

Antonym: prone, vigorous, standing

French: couché

Farsi: خوابیده به پشت

Urdu: سپائن