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Supination

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pronationnoun(anatomy) The action of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is turned down or back.

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adductionnoun(anatomy) The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis
pronationnoun(anatomy) The action of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is turned down or back.
forearmnoun(anatomy) The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
intercarpal(anatomy) Between the carpal bones.
resupinationnounThe state of lying on the back; the state of being resupinate, or reversed.
upturningnounA turning upward.
inturnnounThe act or process of turning in.
reclinationnounThe act of leaning or reclining.
flexionnounThe act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
laydownnoun(usually uncountable) The act of laying something down.
prostrationnounThe act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying face-down), as a sign of humility.
rightingnounThe act of putting something right.
nappingnounThe act of taking a nap or short sleep.
declinationnounA refusal.
sinistrationnoun(rare) An act of turning to the left.
reposalnounThe act or state of reposing.
downsittingnoun(archaic) The act of sitting down; repose, sitting or resting.
recliningverbCapable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position.
reversingverbAn act of reversal.
accubationnounThe act or posture of reclining on a couch, as practiced by the ancients at meals.

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