ACSM Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

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What is the term for the lateral rotation of the forearm?

Supination
Pronation
Inversion
Flexion

The correct answer is: Supination

The term for the lateral rotation of the forearm is supination. In this movement, the palm of the hand turns upward or forward, which is a common action during many daily activities, such as holding a bowl of soup. Supination occurs at the radioulnar joint where the radius and ulna rotate around each other. This movement is essential for various activities that require the hand to be in a position to grasp or interact with objects, and it plays a significant role in functional movements, sports, and exercise. The other terms refer to different types of movement: pronation is the opposite of supination and is the rotation of the forearm that turns the palm downward or backward; inversion relates to the movement of the foot where the sole turns inward; and flexion refers to decreasing the angle between body parts, such as bending the elbow. Understanding these terms helps in recognizing how specific movements affect training and functional activities.