pronator

American

[proh-ney-ter, proh-ney-] / ˈproʊ neɪ tər, proʊˈneɪ- /

noun

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

pronator British

/ prəʊˈneɪtə /

noun

any muscle whose contractions produce or affect pronation

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Etymology

Origin of pronator

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

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 • May 11, 2023

Reds: RHP Art Warren was placed on the IL with a right flexor pronator strain.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022

Hunter Harvey is sidelined with a right pronator strain and could begin throwing soon.

From Washington Post • May 3, 2022

When the fracture is below the pronator teres, the displacement depends upon the direction of the force and the obliquity of the fracture.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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