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supinator

UK
/ˈsuːpɪneɪtə/
US
/ˈsupɪˌneɪtɚ/

Translations

supinatornoun
supinators
pl
UK
/ˈsuːpɪneɪtə/
US
/ˈsupɪˌneɪtɚ/
The supinator is a muscle in the forearm.
Супинатор - это мышца в предплечье.
Synonyms
supinator muscle
muscle of supination
supinatoradjective
UK
/ˈsuːpɪneɪtə/
US
/ˈsuːpɪneɪtər/
Used attributively in phrases such as "supinator muscle".

Definitions

supinatornoun
A muscle in the forearm that is responsible for the supination of the forearm, which is the action of rotating the forearm so that the palm faces upwards.
The supinator muscle is crucial for activities that require turning the palm upwards, such as using a screwdriver.
Any person, device, or anatomical structure that brings about supination (rotation so that the palm or corresponding surface faces upward).
The robotic arm acts as a supinator, rotating the component to the required orientation.
supinatoradjective
Relating to or performing supination.
The athlete wore a brace to support the arm's supinator function during rehabilitation.
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