Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy: Facedown position

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Illustration of the abdominal position for a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

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Medical Review:Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Joseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology/Oncology
Last Updated: 01/29/2007

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