supination

/sʌpɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces upwards or outwards, typically as part of the movement of the elbow joint

“The doctor instructed the patient to perform supination exercises to improve her arm strength.”

Synonyms

  • palm-up
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Antonyms

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