Hyperextension definition

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Extension of a bodily joint beyond its normal range of motion.
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Extension of a bodily joint beyond its normal range of motion.
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The extension of a joint beyond its normal range; the condition of being hyperextended.
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Noun

Singular:
hyperextension
Plural:
hyperextensions

Hyperextension Sentence Examples

  • A safety cable inside the elliptical hose prevents hyperextension of the corrugated hose.

  • It is characterized by mild hyperextension, normal quadriceps, and normal range of knee flexion with a strong familial linkage [1,2] .

  • It is characterized by mild hyperextension, normal quadriceps, and normal range of knee flexion with a strong familial linkage [1,2 ].

  • The specialist can show the parents how to position the baby's head up, in good body alignment, because a baby with Edwards' syndrome may have hyperextension of the head.

  • The hyperextension bench has a pad for the front of your thighs and pads for the back of your feet, allowing you to lean forward and get a full range of motion without worrying about balance.

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