Asked by Majedul Haque on Jul 17, 2024
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Which of the following injuries is often caused by overstretching a muscle during movement?
A) Contusion
B) Sprain
C) Strain
D) Tear
Overstretching
The act of extending muscles, tendons, or limbs beyond their normal capacity, which can lead to injury.
Contusion
A bruise caused by a blunt force injury that damages blood vessels under the skin without breaking the skin surface.
Sprain
An injury to a ligament caused by overstretching or tearing, often affecting joints such as the ankle or wrist.
- Understand and differentiate between various types of muscle injuries and their causative factors.
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Zybrea KnightJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon, often caused by overstretching during movement. A contusion is a bruise, a sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament, and a tear is a more severe injury involving a larger tear in the muscle or tendon.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and differentiate between various types of muscle injuries and their causative factors.
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