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 also operated on his deep flexor and pronator tendons, and removed a calcium deposit in his elbow.

From Los Angeles Times

May first suffered his injury during a start May 17, when he exited an outing early with what the team termed a flexor pronator strain in his elbow.

From Los Angeles Times

Dustin May could be out six weeks after sustaining a flexor pronator strain in Dodgers’ 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

He expressed optimism after the game and said he didn’t expect to miss time, but he was later diagnosed with a posterior impingement and flexor pronator strain before more testing.

From Washington Times

Perhaps most importantly for Harvey, he finished the season healthy after missing two months with a right pronator strain.

From Washington Post