PRONATION


Meaning of PRONATION in English

prōˈnāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: pronate + -ion

1.

a. : a medial rotation of the hand and radius around the ulna so that the palm is turned backward or downward ; also : the position resulting from this movement — opposed to supination

b. : the act or state of lying face downward

2. : a faulty foot posture characterized by toeing out and usually associated with sagging of the inner arch and inward tipping of the ankle joint

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