Pronated position

Definition

The pronated position is when the forearm rotates so the palm faces downward or backward. It involves the rotation of the radius over the ulna, a movement possible at the radioulnar joint.

Related terms

Supination:

Supination is the opposite movement of pronation, where the forearm rotates to turn the palm upward or forward.

Radioulnar Joint:

This joint involves the interaction between the radius and ulna bones of the forearm, allowing for rotational movements such as pronation and supination.

Forearm Rotation: Forearm rotation refers to the movement around its longitudinal axis by either pronating or supinating, which occurs primarily at the radioulnar joint