supinates

Meanings

• verb

  The action of turning or causing to turn so that the palmar or inner surface faces upward.

  - "He supinated his hand to show the palm."
  - "The doctor asked the patient to supinate his arm during the examination."

• adjective

  A condition in which the palm of the hand is turned upward.

  - "The supinated position of the hand can help alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome."
  - "The surgeon performed the operation with the patient's hand in a supinated position."

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Antonyms

pronate , pronate

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Variants

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supinate , supinated , supinates , supinating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'supinare,' meaning 'to turn upside down.'

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Trivia

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1. Supination is a natural movement for humans and many other primates.

2. The human hand can supinate approximately 80 degrees.

3. Supination is important for activities such as writing, playing musical instruments, and performing various daily tasks.

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1. pronation: The opposite movement of supination, where the palmar or inner surface faces downward.

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Supination is a common movement in various fields such as sports, medicine, and daily life. In sports, supination is a crucial part of throwing and swinging motions. In medicine, it is often assessed during physical examinations to evaluate joint function and muscle strength.

How to Memorize "supinates"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine turning your hand so that the palm faces upwards.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'supination' with the action of turning a hand or arm so that the palm faces up.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'supination' by thinking of the word 'up' in the word, indicating the upward position of the palm.

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