The excess growth of hair occurs in areas of the skin with the exception of androgen-dependent hair of the pubic area, face, and axillary regions. Several circus sideshow performers in the 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Julia Pastrana, had hypertrichosis.
The dorsal (or supine) position means to lie on one's back. The lithotomy position is where the patient has his/her feet elevated above the hips and.
â¢ LITHOTOMY POSITION (noun). The noun LITHOTOMY POSITION has 1 sense: 1. a position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination. Familiarity information: LITHOTOMY POSITION used as a noun is very rare.