pronation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of turning or rotating a part of the body, especially a foot or hand, outward or downward.

• Noun

  In biomechanics, the outward rotation of the forearm and hand.

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Rhymes

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ocean , station , nation

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Variants

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pronate , pronated , pronates , pronating , pronation , pronations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'pronatare', meaning 'to lie before, to present'.

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1. The human foot goes through approximately 1,000 pronations during a typical 5-mile run.

2. Improper pronation can lead to overpronation or underpronation, which can cause various foot and leg injuries.

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1. Supination: The opposite motion of pronation, where the hand or foot is turned inward.

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In the context of sports, pronation is an essential aspect of proper biomechanics for running and other activities. Improper pronation can lead to injuries such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and knee pain.

How to Memorize "pronation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine turning your hand or foot outward.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of turning outward.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'pronation' as 'turning outward'.

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