Hyperextension is the excessive straightening of a joint beyond its normal anatomical position.
Hyperextension: Excessive extension of the parts at a joint beyond anatomical position.
| Front | Hyperextension: |
|---|---|
| Back | Excessive extension of the parts at a joint beyond anatomical position. |
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