
Supine
Physical Position
Supine describes a specific way the body is lying down.

Doctors often ask patients to assume a supine position during an examination.
Not Face Down
Supine means lying on the back, not face down—that's 'prone'.

Yoga classes usually end with the participants lying supine for relaxation.
Visible Face
In supine position, the face is usually visible to someone standing over.

The marble statue depicted a supine figure with a serene expression.
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FlatHorizontalProneProstrateReclineRecumbent
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