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Which of the following terms describes the straightening of a joint, rather than the bending?
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flexion
hyperextension
extension
D. none of the above
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In this question, the term that describes the straightening of a joint, rather than the bending, is "extension." Extension is the movement that increases the angle between two body parts at a joint. For example, when you straighten your arm from a bent position, you are performing extension at the elbow joint. Similarly, when you stand up straight from a forward-bending position, your spine undergoes extension. So, in the context of joint movement, extension refers to the straightening of a joint, which is the opposite of flexion, which is bending at a joint. Hyperextension, on the other hand, refers to excessive extension beyond the normal range of motion. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option C: extension.

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