Figure 28-6 The lateral position, showing the upper arm rest in position; axillary roll, which supports the chest to free the axilla; and one type of leg positioning. (Adapted from Day LJ: Unusual positions: Orthopedics: Surgical aspects. In Martin JT [ed]: Positioning in Anesthesia and Surgery, 2nd ed. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 1987, p 226.)