supination
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pəˈneɪ noun
1.
rotation of the hand or forearm so that the palmar surface is facing upward ( opposed to pronation ).
2.
a comparable motion of the foot, consisting of adduction followed by inversion.
3.
the position assumed as the result of this rotation.
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supinate (ˈsuːpɪˌneɪt, ˈsjuː-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to turn (the hand and forearm) so that the palm faces up or forwards | |
| [C19: from Latin supīnāre to lay on the back, from supīnus | |
| supi'nation | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
No rotation is possible, but the effect of rotation is obtained by the pronation and supination of the radius on the ulna.
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