How would you describe the action a person takes when raising his/her chin to look at a plane flying overhead?

A. He or she is elevating the mandible.
B. He or she is dorsiflexing the neck.
C. He or she is extending the neck.
D. He or she is abducting the neck.
E. He or she is hyperextending the neck.


Answer: E

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