supination

[ soo-puh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. rotation of the hand or forearm so that the palmar surface is facing upward ( pronation ).
2. a comparable motion of the foot, consisting of adduction followed by inversion.
3. the position assumed as the result of this rotation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supination¹

First recorded in 1660–70; supinate + -ion

Example Sentences

Just go far enough to orient those tendon landmarks in their ideal position—otherwise, you can overcorrect into supination, putting excessive weight on the outside of the foot and lifting off of the big toes.

From Outside Online

Overpronation wears away the inside edge of the shoe, while supination erodes the outer edge.

From Popular-Science

The radius and ulna are parallel in the most natural position of supination.

From Project Gutenberg

Sem′i-supernat′ural, half-divine and half-human; Sem′i-sū′pinated, placed between supination and pronation.

From Project Gutenberg

With the forearm in supination they would appear in their real position, in front of the ulna and on the outside of the radius.

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Those defending the upper left-hand quarter are “quarte” (fourth; in supination) and “quinte” (fifth; in pronation).

From Project Gutenberg

Those defending the lower right-hand quarter are “octave” (eighth; in supination) and “seconde” (second; in pronation).

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