The abnormal protrusion of the small intestine through a weak point in the muscle of theabdominal wall is called a________.
A) hyperextension
B) sprain
C) hernia
D) pulled muscle

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A hernia is a medical condition that occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. The small intestine is the most common organ involved in a hernia. Hyperextension, sprain, and pulled muscle are all unrelated conditions that do not involve the protrusion of an organ through a muscle weakness.

The Abnormal Protrusion of the Small Intestine Through a Weak