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First posted October 29, 2004 Last updated October
29, 2004
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Wrist and Forearm Motions
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Turning the palm up is called SUPINATION This is a forearm motion, not a wrist motion. The name can be remembered because this is the position to hold SOUP in your hand. |
Turning the palm down is called PRONATION This is also a forearm motion, not a wrist motion. The name can be remembered because this is the position to POUR soup out of your hand. |
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Flexion and extension are properly described as
wrist motions. |
Radial and ulnar deviation are properly described
as wrist motions. |
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