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base of support
the area on which an object rests
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body alignment / posture
the way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
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body mechanics
using the body in an efficient and careful way
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dorsal recumbent position / supine position
the back-lying position
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ergonomics
the science of designing a job to fit the worker
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Fowler's position
a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
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lateral position / side-lying position
the person lies on one side or the other
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prone position
lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side
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semi-prone position / Sim's position
a left side-lying position in which the upper leg is sharply flexed, so it is not on the lower leg, and the lower arm is behind the person
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MSD
Musculoskeletal disorder
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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