Definitions

1. verb

to turn the palm of the hand upward or the sole of the foot upward

“The doctor asked the patient to supinate her foot to examine the ankle.”

2. verb

to rotate or turn something (such as the forearm or a part of the body) so that the palm or sole faces upward

“To supinate the forearm, extend the elbow and lift the arm out to the side.”

3. noun

the act of supinating a part of the body

“The physical therapist checked the patient’s supination to assess her range of motion.”