quay ngửa
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To supinate: The primary anatomical meaning of "quay ngửa" is to rotate a limb, especially the forearm or hand, so that the palm faces upward or forward. This is the opposite of pronation.
- To turn face-up: More generally, it can describe the action of turning something so its front, face, or previously hidden side is oriented upward.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Động tác này yêu cầu bạn quay ngửa bàn tay. (This movement requires you to supinate your hand.)
- Anh ấy quay ngửa tấm thẻ để xem mặt trước. (He turned the card face-up to see the front.)
- Cơ quay ngửa giúp thực hiện cử động này. (The supinator muscle helps perform this movement.)
Advanced Usage
- Anatomical and Medical Context: The term is precise in anatomy, kinesiology, and medicine to describe specific body movements or the function of muscles like the (supinator muscle).
- Tổn thương dây thần kinh có thể ảnh hưởng đến khả năng quay ngửa cẳng tay. (Nerve damage can affect the ability to supinate the forearm.)
Variants and Related Words
Quay sấp (v): to pronate; to rotate the forearm so the palm faces downward or backward.
- Quay sấp và quay ngửa là hai chuyển động đối nghịch. (Pronation and supination are two opposing movements.)
Ngửa (adj): facing upward, supine.
- Bàn tay để ngửa. (The hand is placed supine.)
Synonyms
- Supinate: (technical) to rotate the forearm and hand so the palm faces upward.
- Turn upward: to move something so its top side faces up.
- Turn face-up: to flip something to reveal its front.
Antonyms
- Quay sấp: to pronate; to turn face-down or palm-down.
- Pronate: (technical) to rotate the forearm so the palm faces downward.