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Knee hyper extension is when your knee extends more behind your than it's suppose ( a flamingo bending its leg is an example )without locking. This is caused by weak hamstring muscles and quadriceps muscles that hold the knee in place. Symptoms can vary and are related to those of knee tendinitis.
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What structure in the knee prevents hyperextension?
the ACL (anterior curiae ligament)
What does hyperextension of the lumbar spine mean?
Hyperextension lumbar spine injury occurs when the spinal cord has a muscle sprain or strain that occurs mostly in athletes who play contact sports. Physical signs include bruising.
What is the movement that allows you to gaze at the ceiling?
Hyperextension is the movement that allows you to gaze at the ceiling.
When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of?
Bending you head back until it hurts is an example of hyperextension. Hyperextension occurs when the joint is opened beyond it's normal range of motion and may make the joint unstable or increase risk of dislocation.
What structure in the knee prevents hyperextension?
the ACL (anterior curiae ligament)
What is a sentence for hyperextension?
i am really hyperextension :) :D:D:D
What is an extension past the anatomical position?
hyperextension.
Is doing a back bend an example of hyperextension or hyperflexion?
hyperextension
Hyperextension occurs in the sagittal plane?
does hyperextension occurs in the sagittal plane?
What is a condition of extending too far?
The condition is called hyperextension.
What can aggravate popliteal tendonitis?
popliteal tendonitis is especially irritated by downhill running and overuse. Also over-rotation and hyperextension of the knee can set it up for more inflammation and pain.
Reach beyond the normal range of motion?
Hyperextension.
Does hyperextension bend a joint in the direction as flexion?
Yes, extension is always in the opposite direction as flexion. Hyperextension means straightening a joint beyond it's normal range.
Bending your head back until it hurts is and example of?
hyperextension
What does the anterior ligament of the vertbreal column do?
prevent hyperextension of the spine
Bending your head back until it hurt is an example of what?
hyperextension
