Sports movements that characteristically hyperextend the spine are likely to cause:
A) spondylolisthesis.
B) sciatica.
C) intervertebral disc syndrome.
D) spondylolysis.

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Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in one of the vertebrae, often caused by repetitive hyperextension of the spine, common in sports like gymnastics or football.

Sports Movements That Characteristically Hyperextend the Spine Are Likely to Cause