supinator

Meanings

• noun

  A muscle located in the forearm that functions to turn the hand and forearm so the palm faces upward.

  - "The supinator muscle allows you to rotate your forearm and supinate your wrist."
  - "During a golf swing, the supinator muscle helps to turn your forearm and supinate your club for a better grip."

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Variants

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supinator , supinators

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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. The supinator muscle is the largest muscle in the human forearm.

2. The term 'supination' is also used to describe the act of turning something upside down.

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1. pronator: A muscle located in the forearm that functions to turn the hand and forearm so the palm faces downward. The supinator and pronator muscles work in opposition to each other.

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In medical literature, the supinator muscle is often discussed in the context of injuries or conditions that affect the function of the wrist or forearm.

How to Memorize "supinator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the supinator muscle as a fan located at the front of your forearm, turning your hand and forearm upward.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the supinator muscle with the action of turning a doorknob or starting a car engine, both of which require supination of the wrist.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Supine Under Palms Inward' to remember the function of the supinator muscle.

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