ive heard people say "im double jointed" or ask me if i am.. i say yes. even though im pretty sure its not a real term.. can someone tell me what its actually called?? if you want i can show you how im "double jointed" its pretty interesting :D
2006-11-26 16:43:33 · 11 answers · asked by Lita 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Yes there is. The term double-jointed refers to people who have more elastic ligaments, allowing their joints to stretch and contort further. The medical term for describing such double-jointed persons is hyperlaxity and double-jointed is a synonym of hyperlax.
2006-11-26 16:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not that they have double joints or more than one, but rather that the muscle and tissues in the area have an extended ability to stretch and bend further than most.
Double jointed is a pop culture type term
2006-11-27 11:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a real phrase. However, double-jointed people are not literally double jointed. It has more to do with elasticity of ligaments, tendons, and muscles. If someone had more joints than normal, then...well, they would either be too bendy (and would probably collapse) or unable to move at all.
2006-11-27 00:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes double jointed is a real word lol
2006-11-27 00:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's real...I am double-jointed in many places myself
2006-11-27 00:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Heidikins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm double jointed.
2006-11-27 00:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its real. I am very flexible and some say i am double jointed, some dont
2006-11-27 00:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it's not literal. It just means that the space between your joints is bigger than average so they're more flexible.
2006-11-27 06:16:45 · answer #8 · answered by amelia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my arms are double jointed. it frequently scares people.
2006-11-27 04:10:43 · answer #9 · answered by Dawn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,there sure is such a thing.
2006-11-27 00:47:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋