supinated

English

Adjective

An example of an arm flexed in the supinated position.

supinated (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Having one's hand and forearm rotated so that the palm faces in the same direction as the interior angle of the elbow, thereby contracting the biceps brachii.

   Antonym: pronated

   supinated grip

2. (anatomy) Having one's foot twisted so that if walking, the weight would be borne on the outer edge of the foot.

   Antonym: pronated

Verb

supinated

1. simple past and past participle of supinate

Related terms

• supinate
• supination