Also known as: sup.
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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.
ClinicalHospitalMedicalMedicinePhysical TherapyPhysioPhysiologyTechnologyWith 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".
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