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hy·per·ex·ten·sion (h

k-st

Extension of a joint beyond its normal range of motion.

hyper·ex·tend (-

k-st

) v.

hyperextension

[-exten′shən]

Etymology: Gk, hyper + L, extendere, to stretch out

movement at a joint to a position beyond the joint's normal maximum extension.

hyperextension [hi″per-ek-sten´shun]

extension of a limb or part beyond the normal limit.

hyperextension

extension of a limb or part beyond the normal limit.

hyperextension injury

see dropped carpus.

spinal hyperextension injury

usually results in damage to the dorsal articular facets and rupture of the ventral annulus fibrosus with escape of the nucleus pulposus.

hyperextension

Overextension Rehab medicine The extension of a limb or other body part beyond its normal range of movement

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