Phenomena and Processes

Pronation

Applies to movements of the forearm in turning the palm backward or downward. When referring to the foot, a combination of eversion and abduction movements in the tarsal and metatarsal joints (turning the foot up and in toward the midline of the body).

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Abstract

Applies to movements of the forearm in turning the palm backward or downward. When referring to the foot, a combination of eversion and abduction movements in the tarsal and metatarsal joints (turning the foot up and in toward the midline of the body).

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  • Pronations

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Aspects Covered

1 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings physiology.

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Indexing Annotation

refers to foot or forearm; do not confuse with PRONE POSITION

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History Note

88

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Previous Indexing

  • Movement (1966-1987)
  • Posture (1966-1987)

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  1. G11.427.410.698.840w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pronation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011403. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011403
  2. Pronation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronation
  3. Pronation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1568153