A patient is instructed to lie on her back with her knees flexed sharply and her feet placed in stirrups set wide apart from the table. This is an example of which of the following positions?

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The description matches the lithotomy position, which is commonly used for gynecological procedures and childbirth. It involves lying on the back with knees flexed and feet in stirrups.

A Patient Is Instructed to Lie on Her Back with Her