die Rückenlage
Translation
supine position, lying on one's back
Examples
Der Patient liegt in Rückenlage.
The patient is lying in a supine position.
Babys sollten in Rückenlage schlafen.
Babies should sleep on their backs.
Grammar Patterns
in ((einer)) Rückenlage in a supine position The patient should remain in a supine position.
Similar Words
Antonyms: Bauchlage (prone position)
Etymology
A compound noun: Rücken (back) + Lage (position/location). Literally 'back position'.
Memory Tips
This is a very literal word. 'Rücken' means 'back' and 'Lage' means 'position'. It's the position on your back.