ligament |
hyperextend |
As a noun ligament
is (anatomy) a band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.
As a verb hyperextend is
(medicine) to extend a joint beyond its normal position in a way that stresses the ligaments, often causing injury.
extend |
hyperextend |
As verbs the difference between extend and hyperextend
is that
extend is to increase in extent while
hyperextend is to extend a joint beyond its normal position in a way that stresses the ligaments, often causing injury.