decubitus

There are specialized positions—sidesaddle, spread eagle—and identical poses whose names add nuance: prostrate, supine, decubitus, shavasana.

The decubitus is dorsal, and the legs are generally drawn up so as to relax the abdominal muscles.

Gangrene following decubitus may be prevented by using soft bedding and frequently turning the animal from one side to the other.

Trophic sores were both early to develop, and extensive; primary decubitus occurred in all the cases I saw, and steady extension followed.

The more seriously affected animals are unable to stand and, in most instances, perish because of the effects of prolonged decubitus.