Pronator (Noun)
Meaning
A muscle that produces or assists in pronation.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pronator teres muscle in the forearm is responsible for rotating the forearm so that the palm faces downwards.
- Damage to the pronator quadratus muscle can lead to weakness and pain in the forearm.
- The pronator muscle is an essential component of the flexor-pronator mass of the forearm.
- Pronation of the forearm is facilitated by the action of the pronator teres and pronator quadratus muscles.
- Overuse of the pronator teres muscle can cause medial epicondylitis, also known as golfer's elbow.