Sims' position
Human position used for rectal examination, treatments, and enemas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sims position, or left lateral Sims position, named after the gynaecologist J. Marion Sims, is usually used for rectal examination, treatments, enemas, and examining women for vaginal wall prolapse.[1][2]
The Sims Position is described as in the person lying on the left side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right hip and knee bent. It is also called lateral recumbent position.[3] Sims' position is also described as the person lying on the left side with both legs bent.[4]