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pronation pro·na·tion

Spelling: [proh-ney-shuh n]

IPA: /proʊˈneɪ ʃən/

Pronation is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 350 anagrams from letters in pronation (ainnooprt).

Definitions for pronation

noun

1. rotation of the hand or forearm so that the surface of the palm is facing downward or toward the back (opposed to supination).
2. a comparable motion of the foot consisting of abduction followed by eversion.
3. the position assumed as the result of this rotation.
4. any similar motion of the limbs or feet of animals.

Origin of pronation

First recorded in 1660-70; pronate + -ion

Examples for pronation

The arms of these animals are permanently fixed in the position of pronation.

In disease of the elbow, the usual attitude is that of flexion with pronation of the hand.

In this indication the hand is absolutely reversed, that is, it is in pronation.

pronation of the forearm is feeble, and is completed by the weight of the hand.

In addition to the ordinary signs of fracture, there is partial or complete loss of pronation and supination.

The prognosis must be guarded, especially with regard to the preservation of pronation and supination.

The wrist has also forward and backward movements, either in pronation, in supination, or the normal state.

If the ligaments fail to unite, the head of the ulna tends to slip out of place in pronation and supination—recurrent dislocation.

Thus, the bear (plantigrade) has five digits, and the power of performing the movements of supination and pronation.

In short, quadrupeds have their anterior members in the position of pronation.