Pronation and supination are movements that define the orientation of the palm, forearm, or foot in space. Pronation and supination are important movements that help us do various daily activities. The definition of these movements differs in the upper a
Pronationdescribes a rotational movement of the forearm that results in the palm facing posteriorly (when in the anatomic position).Supinationdescribes the motion of turning the palm anteriorly (Fig. 1.14). Most often these motions occur with the hands in front of the body to accommodate grasping...