Extend
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To straighten out a joint (for example, extending the arms overhead).
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JointA junction in the body where bones are linked together.
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DandruffA mild and common condition that is characterized by an itchy, flaky scalp and that may extend to the ears, face, and chest. Also known as seborrheic dermatitis.
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IsometricAn action in which a muscle generates force but does not contract or extend enough to move a joint, such as when pushing against an immovable object.
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ProcessesBony projections that extend in several directions from each vertebra bone in the spine.