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The ligaments that hold your ankle bones together get stretched or torn.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoit can be one of many however it is usually the anterior talofibular ligament which joins the fibula bone to the foot bone called the talus!
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What are the difference between a strain and a sprain?
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.
Does a sprained ankle mean something to do with a bruised bone?
No, a sprain is a tear in the ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
What bone is injured when you have a sprained ankle?
A sprained ankle is a tear in a ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
Is a torn ligament a strain?
No, a torn ligament is a sprain. A sprain can happen when a ligament is overstretched. It can be caused by a twist or wrench. So a twisted ankle is a sprained ankle. A strain refers to when you tear or overstretch a muscle or tendon (which attach muscles to bones). This can be caused by a sudden stretch or extra effort. So a pulled hamstring is a strained hamstring.
What is the most common injury in the U.S?
An ankle sprain
Is your tendon scratched once you sprain your ankle?
Go to your doctor. I just studied this, and it really depends on how you sprained it. For all we know you could have tore your tendon, or a ligament. That's my advice for you.:)
Did I sprain my ankle or is it Achilles Tendonitis?
Your ankle could be sprained. Achilles Tendonitis occurs when your tendon has become irritated and inflamed. This may happen for many reasons. If you have tendonitis the area of your Achilles tendon would be tender, be painful to move, and/or swollen.
What is the nome of the largest tendon and where is it?
The largest and thickest tendon in the human body is the Achilles tendon. This tendon is located at the back of the ankle and connects the calf muscle to the actual bone of the heel.
Where is the Achilles tendo located?
Achilles Tendon is located at the back of the ankle. The tough rope like tendon that joins the heel and the calf muscle is achilles tendon.
What is easier sprain your ankle or break your ankle?
idk but i really want to sprain my ankle because when you brake a foot that means you snaped a bone in half but when you sprain your ankle that means that your ankle bone tore
The strongest tendon in the foot ankle or lower leg?
The tendon on the ankle is called the Peroneal tendon.
