pronation
noun
pro·na·tion prō-ˈnā-shən 
1
: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards
2
: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin
pronate
ˈprō-ˌnāt
verb 
Example Sentences
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Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Vertical mice, contrastingly, have earned cred with research confirming that vertical mice reduce forearm pronation, complementing the idea that the mice enable more neutral positioning. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 26 Apr. 2022 These can include leg-length discrepancies, excessive pronation, muscle weakness in the glutes and hips, hamstring weakness, and a host of other strength deficiencies. Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2016 This shoe will work best for people who have neutral pronation or underpronation (supination). Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The stack height and its effect on pronation isn’t unique to this shoe, though. Christine Digangi, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2020 But research shows little correlation between arch height and pronation or the need for support. Susan Lacke, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2019 Cavaliere also includes the Zottman curl in this category, as the first portion of the movement recruits the biceps before moving into pronation. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 1 June 2022 Diagnosing one’s level of pronation quickly became a primary preoccupation for runners. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 26 May 2022 See More
Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Vertical mice, contrastingly, have earned cred with research confirming that vertical mice reduce forearm pronation, complementing the idea that the mice enable more neutral positioning. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 26 Apr. 2022 These can include leg-length discrepancies, excessive pronation, muscle weakness in the glutes and hips, hamstring weakness, and a host of other strength deficiencies. Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2016 This shoe will work best for people who have neutral pronation or underpronation (supination). Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The stack height and its effect on pronation isn’t unique to this shoe, though. Christine Digangi, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2020 But research shows little correlation between arch height and pronation or the need for support. Susan Lacke, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2019 Cavaliere also includes the Zottman curl in this category, as the first portion of the movement recruits the biceps before moving into pronation. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 1 June 2022 Diagnosing one’s level of pronation quickly became a primary preoccupation for runners. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 26 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
pronate, from Late Latin pronatus, past participle of pronare to bend forward, from Latin pronus
First Known Use
1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
pronation
noun
pro·na·tion prō-ˈnā-shən
: rotation of an anatomical part towards the midline: as
a
: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards
b
: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin
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