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/suÂ·piÂ·naÂ·tion/ (sooâ³pÄ­-naÂ´shun) [L. supinatio ] the act of assuming the supine position, or the state of being supine. Applied to the hand, the act of turning the palm forward (anteriorly) or upward, performed by lateral rotation of the forearm. Applied to the foot, it generally implies movements resulting in raising of the medial margin of the foot, hence of the longitudinal arch.
Wrist extension and flexion: 1  Place your forearm on a table on a rolled-up towel for padding with your hand hanging off the edge of the table, palm down. 2  Move the hand upward until you feel a gentle stretch. 3  Return to the starting position.  Repeat the same motions with the elbow bent at your side, palm facing up.