During a Car Accident When a Person's Head Snaps Backward

question 154

Short Answer

During a car accident when a person's head snaps backward and forward,causing damage to the structures in the neck,the result is known as hyperextension-hyperflexion.The common term for this condition is ________.

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Definitions:

Excessive Response

Refers to a disproportionately intense or extreme reaction to a situation or stimulus.

Seriously Injured

A condition where an individual has sustained severe harm or damage, often resulting in long-term health effects or impairment.

Assault

A threat of violence or injury to a person.

Battery

The unlawful touching or striking of another person.