fetal position

A position in which a person lies curled up on their side with their arms and legs tightly pulled against their chest, much like a fetus inside the womb.

If the subject is sitting up, use hugging own legs instead. If the subject is otherwise not lying on their side, use knees to chest instead.

Examples

See also

• Curled up
• Hugging own legs
• Knees to chest
• Tag group:posture