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pronate [′prō‚nāt] (anatomy) To turn the forearm so that the palm of the hand is down or toward the back. To turn the sole of the foot outward with the lateral margin of the foot elevated; to evert. (control systems) To orient a robot toward a position in which the back or protected side of a manipulator faces up and is exposed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A midsole stability device alters the position of the inner aspect of the rearfoot, guiding the whole foot away from excessive pronation. In fact," he says of motion control shoes, "the wider heel outsole has been suspected of accelerating pronation. The severity of the stridor can be affected by body position--that is, it is aggravated by supination and head flexion and is relieved by pronation and head extension. |
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