Contortion (sometimes contortionism) is an unusual form of
physical display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing
of the human body. The human body is the entire physical and
mental structure of a Human Organism. Contortion is often part
of acrobatics and circus acts. Acrobatics (from Greek Akros,
high and bat, walking is one of the Performing arts, and is also
practiced as a Sport. A circus is most commonly a traveling
company of performers that may include acrobats, Clowns trained
animals trapeze acts Hoopers, tightrope walkers In general,
contortionists have unusual natural flexibility, which is then
enhanced through gymnastic training. Flexibility is the absolute
range of movement in a joint or series of joints and muscles
that is attainable in a momentary effort with the help of a
partner or a piece of equipment Most contortionists are
categorized as either frontbenders or backbenders, depending on
the direction in which their spine is more flexible. In Human
anatomy, the vertebral column ( bac