Forearm Articulations

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Pronation

Internal rotation of the forearm resulting in the palm moving posteriorly, or down.
  • Pronator quadratus
  • Pronator teres
  • Flexor carpi radialis
  • Anconeus
 

Supination

External rotation of the forearm resulting in the palm moving anteriorly, or up.

Notes

The pronaror quadratus is the primary pronator of the forearm, but it is assisted by the pronator teres during fast or resisted movements. The supinator is the primary supinaror of the forearm, but it is aided by the biceps during fast or resisted movements. Also see Elbow.

 

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