flexion
hyperflexion
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a word derived from
flexion.
Example Sentences
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In cases of “whiplash” in which the head is suddenly moved backward and then forward, a patient may experience both hyperextension and hyperflexion of the cervical region.
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Similarly, hyperflexion is excessive flexion at a joint.
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Similar injuries of the C5/C6 or C6/C7 intervertebral discs, following forcible hyperflexion of the neck from a collision accident or football injury, can produce pain in the neck, shoulder, and upper limb.
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