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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.
The flexor digiti minimi brevis flexes and adducts the toe, or draws it inwards toward the fourth toe. Abduction or the outward flaring of the toe is caused by the abductor digiti minimi muscle, a movement that along with flexion is likely the most significant to the pinky toeâs purpose.