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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.
Move your hand forward away from you a few inches while changing the handshape from a 5 to a 9, ( your thumb and index finger together). Note: Many people use the thumb and middle finger to make this sign instead of the thumb and index. 9. The sign for __________ is made by extending your left hand outward.