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1. (n.) pronation
rotation of the hand or forearm so as to bring the palm downward or rearward.
2. pronation
an everting motion of the foot so as to turn the sole outward.
3. pronation
the position assumed as the result of this rotation.
Etymology: (1660–70; (< F) < ML or NL
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| Definition of 'pronation' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) pronation
rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) pronation
the act of turning the palm or palmar surface of the forefoot downward
2. (noun) pronation
that motion of the forearm whereby the palm or palmar, surface is turned downward
3. (noun) pronation
the position of the limb resulting from the act of pronation. Opposed to supination
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| Definition of 'pronation' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. pronation
Applies to movements of the forearm in turning the palm backward or downward or when applied to the foot, a combination of eversion and abduction movements in the tarsal and metatarsal joints, (turning the foot up and in toward the midline of the body).
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