Asked by Danielle Giannini on Jun 30, 2024
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The opposite of supination is ________.
A) inversion
B) protraction
C) elevation
D) pronation
E) flexion
Supination
The outward roll of the foot during normal motion, or the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces upwards.
Pronation
The rotational movement of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole downward or backward.
- Master the recognition of standard movements pertinent to various joints and their directional terms.
Verified Answer
NM
Natalie MedranoJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The opposite of supination (rotating the forearm so the palm faces up or forward) is pronation, which involves rotating the forearm so the palm faces down or backward.
Learning Objectives
- Master the recognition of standard movements pertinent to various joints and their directional terms.