supinator
/ˈsuːpɪneɪtər/
noun
- A muscle in the forearm that turns the palm upward or forward.
- The supinator helps rotate your forearm when you turn a doorknob.
- Injuries to the supinator can make it hard to twist your wrist.
- Physical therapy exercises can strengthen the supinator muscle.
- A person or thing that supinates, especially a device or tool used to turn the palm upward.
- The robot's arm has a built-in supinator for precise movements.
- A good supinator is essential for certain rehabilitation routines.
- The therapist used a supinator to help the patient regain wrist motion.
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