supination
(Science: anatomy) The act of assuming the supine position or the state of being supine. Applied to the hand, the act of turning the palm forward (anteriorly) or upward, performed by lateral rotation of the forearm.
Applied to the foot, it generally implies movements resulting in raising of the medial margin of the foot, hence of the longitudinal arch.
Origin: L. Supinatio
supination (Science: anatomy) The act of assuming the supine position or the state of being supine. Applied to the hand, the act of turning the palm forward (anteriorly) or upward, performed by lateral rotation of the forearm. Applied to the foot, it generally implies movements resulting in raising of the medial margin of the foot,..
This tutorial recognizes the importance of food as a source of energy that will fuel many biological processes. A good d..
Find out more about New Zealand's unique biodiversity by exploring a range of different ecosystems and the key role of s..
This tutorial looks at sex determination via the sex chromosomes, X and Y. Read it to get more info on X and Y chromosom..
Adaptation, in biology and ecology, refers to the process or trait through which organisms or the populations in a habit..
This tutorial digs into the past to investigate the origins of life. The section is split into geological periods in the..
While learning and intelligence are associated with the functions of a conscious mind, sleep and dreams are activities o..
