Pronation

[prәu'neiʃәn]

Definition

(noun.) rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward.

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Definition

(n.) The act of turning the palm or palmar surface of the forefoot downward.

(n.) That motion of the forearm whereby the palm or palmar, surface is turned downward.

(n.) The position of the limb resulting from the act of pronation. Opposed to supination.

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Definition

n. the act of turning the palm of the hand downwards—opp. to Supination.—v.t. Prō′nate to turn the palm downwards effected by means of the pronator muscle.—n. Pronā′tor a muscle of the forearm by which pronation is effected.

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