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A sprain refers to the overstretching of ligaments. A strain reders to the overstretching of muscles.

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What is the between a strain and a sprain?

Strain - muscle/tendons Sprain - ligaments


What statement correctly compares a sprain to a strain?

A sprain affects the bone, while a strain does no


What is the Difference between a muscle strain and a muscle sprain?

NO, You misunderstand the definitions. A sprain affects a joint and a strain affects a muscle E.G. I sprained my ankle and strained my calf. NO, You misunderstand the definitions. A sprain affects a joint and a strain affects a muscle E.G. I sprained my ankle and strained my calf.


What is the difference between and sprain a strain and a fracture?

A strain is an overstretched or "pulled" or torn muscle. a sprain is an overstretched or torn ligament (holds bones together at a joint), and a fracture is a crack, chip, break or crush of a bone.


What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which connects bones to each other, while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon, which connects muscles to bones. Both can cause pain and swelling, but they affect different parts of the body.


What's the difference between a strain and a sprain?

A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon, while a sprain is an injury to a ligament. Strains usually involve overstretching or tearing of muscle fibers, while sprains involve overstretching or tearing of ligament fibers.


What is the difference between a muscle strain and tendons?

A sprain is an injury in which a muscle is overstretched or torn. Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or torn. That's the difference between a muscle sprain and tendinitis.


How do you prevent a sprain or strain?

by taking care of yourself


The stretching and tearing of muscles and tendons is called?

strain and sprain involves the ligaments


Is it possible to sprain a back muscle?

No. A sprain is an injury to a ligament. It is possible, however, to strain a back muscle.


What is the icd 9 code for rhomboid strain?

847.9 (sprain and strain of unspecified site of back)


What is the difference a muscle strain and tendonitis?

A sprain is an injury in which a muscle is overstretched or torn. Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or torn. That's the difference between a muscle sprain and tendinitis.