noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
lying on one's back; supine position
Formal or medical term for lying face upward. Often used in healthcare, anatomy, or descriptive contexts. The antonym is 伏臥 (ふくが, lying face down).
Antonyms: 伏臥
患者を仰臥位にして検査を行った。
The examination was performed with the patient in a supine position.
仰臥すると腰の痛みが和らぐ。
Lying on my back eases the lower back pain.