Which term describes turning the palm so the palm faces upward?

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Which term describes turning the palm so the palm faces upward?

Supination is turning the palm to face upward. This movement involves rotating the forearm so the radius and ulna align in a way that the palm faces upward (or forward in an extended arm). Pronation is the opposite, turning the palm downward. Inversion and eversion are movements of the foot, not the hand, so they don’t describe palm orientation. In massage, using a supinated hand position helps keep the palm open and the wrist aligned for smoother upward strokes and consistent contact with the skin.

Supination is turning the palm to face upward. This movement involves rotating the forearm so the radius and ulna align in a way that the palm faces upward (or forward in an extended arm). Pronation is the opposite, turning the palm downward. Inversion and eversion are movements of the foot, not the hand, so they don’t describe palm orientation. In massage, using a supinated hand position helps keep the palm open and the wrist aligned for smoother upward strokes and consistent contact with the skin.

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