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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.
Similar to the Jnana Mudra, the thumb and index finger of the right hand touch one another. However, in the Vitarka gesture the right hand is raised, with the elbow bent, and the palm faces outward toward the viewer. The remaining fingers of the right hand are extended upwards, although slightly flexed.