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A .............. muscle rotates the forearm to turn the palm downward while a ............ muscle rotates the forearm to turn the palm upward.

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To answer the question, we need to identify the muscles responsible for the rotation of the forearm in two specific directions: turning the palm downward and turning the palm upward. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Action of Turning the Palm Downward:** - The action of turning the palm downward is known as pronation. - The muscle responsible for this action is called the **pronator muscle**. ...
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