Human Defecation Postures
Humans can defecate in a number of defecation postures. The two most common are the squatting defecation posture and the sitting defecation posture. The squatting posture is used for squat toilets; it is also commonly used for defecation in the absence of toilets or other devices. The sitting defecation posture is used in Western toilets, with a lean-forward posture or a 90-degrees posture. In general, the posture chosen is largely a cultural decision. The defecation posture chosen by an individual may affect certain medical conditions, such as defecation syncope (fainting while defecating), as well as urination.
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