Pronation Synonyms and Antonyms

Rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward
(Noun)
Antonyms:
  1. supination

Words Related to Pronation

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Pronation Sentence Examples

  • The first provides stiff anti pronation, anti supination and anti torsion (which basically means your foot is kept steady and cradled within the shoe).

  • The muscles of the limbs are modified from those of the ordinary mammalian type in accordance with the reduced condition of the bones and the simple requirements of flexion and extension of the joints, no such actions as pronation and supination, or opposition of digits, being possible or needed.

  • Often times a salesperson will be able to tell you which running shoes you should buy based on the wear and tear of your old shoes (think pronation and supination).

  • Pronation occurs when your foot rotates inward during the foot strike.