Also known as: sup.
SUP has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of SUP in Medical.
Pronation and supination refer most generally to assuming prone or supine positions, but often they are used in a specific sense referring to rotation of the forearm or foot so that in the standard anatomical position the palm or sole is facing anteriorly or posteriorly.
MedicalWith the back or dorsal surface downward. A person who is supine is lying face up. As opposed to prone.For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation, please see the entry to "Anatomic Orientation Terms".
MedicalAn angle or arc that, when added to a given angle or arc, makes 180° or a semicircle. To add to in order to make more complete. The main power plant fire detection system should contain an audible warning device to supplement the visual indication.
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