pronator

[ proh-ney-ter, proh-ney- ]

noun

1. Anatomy, Zoology. any of several muscles that permit pronation of the hand, forelimb, or foot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pronator¹

First recorded in 1720–30; pronate + -or ²

Example Sentences

He differs from man in the figure of the deltoides, pronator, radi teres, et extensor pollicis brevii.

From Project Gutenberg

Here the artery lies in the interval between the supinator longus and the pronator radii teres.

From Project Gutenberg