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What differentiates extension from hyperextension?

A.
Extension bends joints in the opposite direction as hyperextension.
B.
Extension straightens a joint, and hyperextension bends it but in the opposite direction from flexion.
C.
Hyperextension straightens a joint, and extension bends it in the opposite direction from flexion.
D.
Both bend joints, but extension can be damaging.

User Shoaeb
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Answer:

B.

Extension straightens a joint, and hyperextension bends it but in the opposite direction from flexion.

Explanation:

User Stephen Asherson
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I think its B

Correct me if this is wrong
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