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[[File:'In_slaap_gesust'_Rijksmuseum_SK-A-2378.jpeg|thumb|'In_slaap_gesust'_Rijksmuseum_SK-A-2378.jpeg]] == Lap ==

A '''lap''' is the area of the human body created between the waist and the knees of a person when they are in a seated position. The term is often used in various contexts, including anatomy, sports, and everyday activities.

=== Anatomy ===
In [[anatomy]], the lap is not a distinct anatomical feature but rather a functional area. It is formed when a person sits down, and the thighs are horizontal to the ground. The lap can serve as a surface for holding objects, such as a book or a laptop computer, and is often used to hold children or pets.

=== Sports ===
In the context of [[sports]], a lap refers to a complete circuit around a track or a course. This term is commonly used in [[motor racing]], [[cycling]], [[swimming]], and [[athletics]]. For example, in [[Formula One]], a lap is one complete trip around the racing circuit. The number of laps in a race can vary depending on the type of sport and the specific event.

=== Everyday Activities ===
In everyday activities, the lap is often used as a convenient surface. For example, people may place a [[laptop]] on their lap while working or use their lap to hold a plate of food while eating. The lap is also a common place for children to sit when they are being comforted or read to by an adult.

=== Related Concepts ===
* [[Sitting position]]
* [[Thigh]]
* [[Knee]]
* [[Waist]]
* [[Lap dance]]
* [[Lap dog]]

== See Also ==
* [[Human body]]
* [[Ergonomics]]
* [[Posture]]

[[Category:Human anatomy]]
[[Category:Sports terminology]]
[[Category:Everyday life]]

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