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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.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

1 Answer

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B I hope that helped :)
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