Anatomically, extension is the verb used to indicate movement of a body part in relation to another so as to straighten their relationship. The usual direction is posterior. For example, extension of the hip involves movement of the femur in a posterior direction with rotation at the hip.
Exceptions include:
An alternative definition for extension is an increase in the angle between bones or body areas.
Extension is the opposite of flexion.
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