supination


su·pi·na·tion

noun \ˌsü-pə-ˈnā-shən\

Definition of SUPINATION

1
: rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward; also : a corresponding movement of the foot and leg in which the foot rolls outward with an elevated arch
2
: the position resulting from supination

First Known Use of SUPINATION

1666

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