Several positions are commonly used in gynecological examinations and procedures:
Lithotomy position: The patient lies on their back with hips and knees flexed, and feet placed in stirrups. Dorsal recumbent position: Similar to the lithotomy position but without the use of stirrups; knees are bent and feet are flat on the table. Trendelenburg position: The patient lies on their back with the body tilted so the head is lower than the feet. Sims' position: The patient lies on their left side with right knee flexed and left leg extended.
