pronation

American  

[proh-ney-shuhn] / proʊˈneɪ ʃən /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of pronation

First recorded in 1660–70; pronate + -ion

Example Sentences

I need to make sure my pronation and supination and range of motion is all on point so I’m not unnecessarily stressing something up the chain.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025

Special movements include inversion, eversion, protraction, retraction, elevation, depression, dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, supination, pronation, and opposition.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

But after several years of lab research, Caprara concluded that pronation is only one of several important aspects to a person’s stride — and shouldn’t always be controlled.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2021

Wrist pronation, callosified skin, Amped rotation to optimize spin; With the Magnus effect zooming in, it tricks your view.

From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2017

Clinical features.—The elbow is held fixed at an angle of about 120°, pronated or midway between pronation and supination.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander