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/suÂ·piÂ·naÂ·tion/ (sooâ³pÄ­-naÂ´shun) [L. supinatio ] the act of assuming the supine position, or the state of being supine. Applied to the hand, the act of turning the palm forward (anteriorly) or upward, performed by lateral rotation of the forearm. Applied to the foot, it generally implies movements resulting in raising of the medial margin of the foot, hence of the longitudinal arch.
The sign for __________ is made by holding out the left S hand, palm right, thumb side up. Hold your right hand in a B shape, palm down, a few inches farther away and slightly above the left S hand. Bring the right B palm backward toward you brushing it over the top (thumb side) of your left fist.