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The patient lies on their back with face upward. This position is used for most of the abdominal radiographs as it allows organs to be in the natural position.

The patient lies on their stomach with face down. This position is often used for imaging the spine and the back.

The patient lies on their side. Lateral positions are used to demonstrate fluid levels or air pockets in the body, such as in the chest or abdomen.

The patient lies on an angled surface where neither the stomach nor the back is entirely facing the detector. This position helps to visualize anatomy and pathology that are obscured in standard positions.

The patient's upper body is positioned at an angle between lying and sitting. This position is applied often for patients who have difficulty breathing.

The patient's body is laid flat on the back (supine) with the feet higher than the head by 15-30 degrees. It is used in pelvic surgeries and in emergency cases for shock patients to improve circulation.

The patient lies on their back with the head higher than the feet. This position is used during upper abdominal surgeries to move organs away from the pelvis.

The patient is on their side halfway between lateral and prone positions with the lower arm behind the body and the upper thigh flexed. This position aids in rectal examinations and enemas.

The patient lies on their back with their hips and knees flexed, thighs apart, and feet in stirrups. Commonly used for gynecological and urological procedures.

The patient lies on their stomach with the body bent at the waist, elevating the buttocks. This position is applied in procedures targeting the rectum and lower spine.

The patient is lying down on either the right or left side. This position is important for demonstrating air-fluid levels or free air in the cavity, such as a pleural effusion in the chest.

The patient stands upright. An erect position is essential for certain chest or abdominal conditions, as it allows for the visualization of air-fluid levels as in the case of a pneumothorax.

Patient rests their body weight on the knees and chest. This position is applicable for sigmoidoscopy and is utilized in spinal anesthesia.

Patient lies on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the bed. Used during digital rectal exams and as a means to start an abdominal exam due to its muscle relaxing properties.

The patient is sitting up and bent forward with arms supported. This position helps patients with difficulty in breathing, especially those with emphysema.

Similar to the Jackknife position, but the patient's body is prone, and the table is flexed at the hips. This position allows for surgery of the anus and the lower rectum.

The patient stands leaning forward with hands or elbows on a support. Often used during thoracic spine X-rays to help open up intervertebral spaces.

The patient lies on their back with the head of the bed raised about 30 degrees. It is good for promoting lung expansion and preventing aspiration in patients unable to tolerate high Fowler's position.

The back of the bed is raised 60-90 degrees and the knees may be slightly elevated. This position is utilized for patients with severe breathing problems or during feeding.

Patient is on their back with legs raised up and widely apart. This position is typically used for patients undergoing perineal surgery.

The patient is lying on their side, right or left, without bending. It allows for different visualization of abdominal contents and is helpful in thoracentesis procedures.

The dorsal lithotomy position is similar to the regular lithotomy position but with the legs only slightly abducted. Primarily used for genital and urinary tract surgeries.

The patient lies prone with a pillow placed under the pelvis. It helps in lumbar spine X-ray imaging by flattening the lumbar curvature.

The patient lies on their back with a pillow under the knees. This position is utilized to relax the abdominal muscles during the abdominal examination.