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knee-·el·bow po·si·tiona prone position resting on the knees and elbows, assumed for gynecologic or rectal examination or operation. Synonym(s): genucubital positionknee-el·bow po·si·tion (nē-el'bō pŏ-zish'ŏn) A prone position resting on the knees and elbows, assumed for gynecologic or rectal examination or operation. Synonym(s): genucubital position. genucubital positionA position with the patient on the knees, thighs upright, body resting on elbows, head down on hands. It is used when it is not possible to use the classic knee-chest position. Synonym: knee-elbow positionSee also: position |