Hyperextension Involves

Question

Hyperextension involves
A)the movement of a bone away from the midline.
B)the movement of the distal end of a part of the body in a circle.
C)the movement of a body part, like the mandible, forward.
D)an extension beyond the anatomical position.
E)the movement of a protracted part of the body back to the anatomical position.

Accepted Answer

Hyperextension involves moving a joint beyond the anatomical position, meaning beyond the normal range of extension. This is often seen in movements like bending the neck or spine backward.