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Orthostatism

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tripod positionnoun(medicine) A physical stance a person in respiratory distress takes leaning their hands on their thighs with their arms supported on them; leaning or sitting against a wall in a similar fashion
gastroptosisnoun(medicine) An abnormal downward displacement of the stomach.
anterocollisnoun(medicine) The forward tilting of the head.
inversion therapynounA therapy in which the patient hangs upside down or at an inverted angle, claimed to treat backache etc.
cephalostatnounA framework that holds the head stationary for radiography or other radiology and for surgery.
anatomical positionnoun(anatomy) The position of the human body, standing erect, with the face directed anteriorly, the upper limbs at the sides and the palms turned anteriorly (supinated), and the feet pointed anteriorly; used as the position of reference in description of site or direction of various structures or parts as established in official anatomical nomenclature. Note: The palms are toward our view and we cannot see the back of the hands.
orthesisnounAn orthopedic prosthesis
posturogramnounAn image produced by posturography
laterocollisnoun(medicine) The tilting of the head from side to side.
sit-upnounAn exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.
orthocephalynounThe condition of being orthocephalic
retrocollisnoun(medicine) The backward tilting of the head.
hollow body positionnoun(gymnastics) A position with a posterior pelvic tilt, i.e. with the lower back held flat
stereobatenounThe foundation, typically of a stone building.
hyposternumnoun(zoology, anatomy) The hypoplastron.
stasisnoun(figurative) Inactivity; a freezing, or state of motionlessness.
orthosisnoun(medicine) A type of brace which either prevents or assists movement of a limb or the spine.
pseudotorticollisnoun(medicine) abnormal positioning of the head for ocular reasons
fetal positionnounA posture in which the head and knees are brought close to the abdomen, usually while sitting or lying on one side.
hyperextensionnounThe extension of a joint beyond its normal range; the condition of being hyperextended.

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  • inorthostatism

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  • orthostatismand
  • orthostatism.

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