The lateral kidney position allows approach to the retroperitoneal area of the flank. To render the kidney region readily accessible, the is raised, and the bed flexed so that the area between the twelfth rib and the iliac crest is elevated. Compression of the can occur when the flank is raised too high

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when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.