pronator

American

[proh-ney-ter, proh-ney-] / ˈproʊ neɪ tər, proʊˈneɪ- /

noun

Anatomy, Zoology. any of several muscles that permit pronation of the hand, forelimb, or foot.

pronator British

/ prəʊˈneɪtə /

noun

any muscle whose contractions produce or affect pronation

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Etymology

Origin of pronator

First recorded in 1720–30; pronate + -or ²

Example Sentences

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Dustin May could be out six weeks after sustaining a flexor pronator strain in Dodgers’ 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023

He expressed optimism after the game and said he didn’t expect to miss time, but he was later diagnosed with a posterior impingement and flexor pronator strain before more testing.

From Washington Times • May 11, 2023

Perhaps most importantly for Harvey, he finished the season healthy after missing two months with a right pronator strain.

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2023

Reds: RHP Art Warren was placed on the IL with a right flexor pronator strain.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022

When the fracture is below the pronator teres, the displacement depends upon the direction of the force and the obliquity of the fracture.

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

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