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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.
I am not sure what you mean by turned backwards. If you are standing up or sitting upright in a chair, the act of turning the fore arm so that the palm of the hand is turned â¦ to the floor is PRONATION (Latin pronare, bent forwards). If standing up, the palm of the hand is turned to the sky or as if to scoop soup, this is SUPPINATION (Latin supinare, lay back).