What is supination?
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What is supination?
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There are things we do everyday that we take for granted. Starting a car, using a screwdriver, turning a wrench, all involve rotation of the lower arm below the elbow. We do common motions like this every day and oftentimes do not stop and think about the muscles necessary to accomplish these simple tasks.
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View this answerSupination is the process of rotating the forearm so the palm of the hand is up. The muscle that accomplishes this movement is called the supinator...
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Chapter 11 / Lesson 11Learn about the supinator muscle of the arm. Discover its innervation nerves and find its origin and insertions. Understand the function of the supinator.