What is the prone position?

• A. Lying on back
• B. Sitting
• C. Lying face down
• D. Standing

Answer: (C)

Prone position means lying face down with the abdomen toward the surface and the back upward. In this setup the head is typically turned to one side to keep the airway clear. This position is used when access to the back or posterior parts of the body is needed, or to position the body in a way that can aid certain medical conditions or procedures. It is the opposite of lying on the back (supine), not sitting, and not standing, so the description of lying face down best matches the prone position.