Supine

usgb/ˈsuːpaɪn/
adjective

Lying on the back, facing upwards.

He was laying supine on the grass, staring at the sky.
Visual representation of "supine" - Lying on the back, facing upwards

Often appears as...

  • supine position
  • lying supine
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Physical Position

Supine describes a specific way the body is lying down.

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Doctors often ask patients to assume a supine position during an examination.
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Not Face Down

Supine means lying on the back, not face down—that's 'prone'.

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Yoga classes usually end with the participants lying supine for relaxation.
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Visible Face

In supine position, the face is usually visible to someone standing over.

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The marble statue depicted a supine figure with a serene expression.
Visual representation of the word "Supine"

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