Supination and pronation occur in the ___________ plane about a(n) _________ axis.

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Supination and pronation refer to movements of the forearm around its longitudinal axis, and this axis is horizontal and transverse to the body. Therefore, the correct plane is the transverse plane. The axis of rotation is vertical and runs from top to bottom, or superior to inferior. Choice C - transverse; superior-inferior - is the only option that accurately describes both the plane and axis involved in these movements.

Supination and Pronation Occur in the ___________ Plane About A(n)