pronator quadratus

noun

A muscle in the distal ends of ulna and radius which serves to pronate the forearm and stabilise the distal radioulnar joint.

Meanings

noun
  1. anatomyA muscle in the distal ends of ulna and radius which serves to pronate the forearm and stabilise the distal radioulnar joint.

Origin

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 旋前方肌
  • 旋前方肌muscle
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