supinator

[ soo-puh-ney-ter ]

noun

, Anatomy.

1. a muscle used in supination.

supinator

/ ˈsuːpɪˌneɪtə; ˈsjuː- /

noun

1. anatomy the muscle of the forearm that can produce the motion of supination

Word History and Origins

Origin of supinator¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1605–15; supinate, -tor

Example Sentences

The humerus is remarkable for the great development of the supinator ridge.

From Project Gutenberg

In the Beaver on the other hand the deltoid and supinator ridges are considerably developed.

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Here the artery lies in the interval between the supinator longus and the pronator radii teres.

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Here the vessel is more superficial, lying in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and supinator longus.

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Deeply situated at the region of the elbow, the short supinator has little interest for us.

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