SUPINATION


Meaning of SUPINATION in English

ˌsüpəˈnāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin supinat us (past participle of supinare to lay backward or on the back, from supinus supine) + English -ion

1. : a rotation of the hand and radius around the ulna so that the palm is turned up ; also : the position resulting from this movement — opposed to pronation

2. : a corresponding movement of the foot and leg

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