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The tearing of a ligament, the fibrous tissue connecting bone to bone, is called a sprain.

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A strain is an injury to a muscle or a tendon (the tendon connects muscle to bone).

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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 painful muscle condition can result if you use a muscle too much and tear muscle fibers?

A muscle strain can result from overuse of a muscle and tearing of muscle fibers.


When the muscle receives too many impulses from the nerves it causes a sprain?

Actually, a sprain is not caused by excessive nerve impulses to a muscle; it refers to the overstretching or tearing of ligaments, which are the connective tissues that connect bones at a joint. Muscle strains, on the other hand, involve the overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons. Overactive nerve impulses can lead to muscle spasms or cramps, but they do not directly result in sprains. Proper warm-up and conditioning can help prevent both sprains and strains.


When a muscle tears what cells or tissues tear?

When a muscle tears, it is the muscle fibers themselves that are damaged. This can involve the tearing of the muscle tissue, as well as potentially causing damage to the surrounding blood vessels and connective tissues.


Why should you not overtire your muscles?

Muscles should not be overworked because that can result in tearing of the muscles and muscle strain. It can also lead to other injuries like pulled muscles and sprains.


What type of muscle fibers are there?

You have three types of muscle fibers. 1) Skeletal muscle fibers. 2) Cardiac muscle fibers. 3) Smooth muscle fibers.


What types of fibers are there?

You have three types of muscle fibers. 1) Skeletal muscle fibers. 2) Cardiac muscle fibers. 3) Smooth muscle fibers.


What types of muscle are there?

You have three types of muscle fibers. 1) Skeletal muscle fibers. 2) Cardiac muscle fibers. 3) Smooth muscle fibers.


What is the word for muscular contraction involving muscle movement?

Isotonic contractions are the type that involve muscle movement. This movement is due to a change in length as the muscle fibers shorten or lengthen.


How does repeated exercise affect the amount of work that muscles can do?

When you exercise, you tear muscle fibers. Over time, these muscle fibers become thicker to prevent tearing. This is why your biceps bulge - it's actually just strands of muscle that have been torn through exercise and then grown back. Thicker muscles = more strength.


Why your muscle hurts if you do wights?

Your muscles hurt because you are actually tearing micro-fibers in your body. This in turn sets your body into recovery. The muscles will take nutrients from fat to create a stronger and bigger muscle.


What is a pulled and strained muscle?

A pulled muscle occurs when muscle fibers are stretched beyond their limit, leading to pain and limited range of motion. A strained muscle, on the other hand, involves the overextension or tearing of muscle fibers or tendons, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function. Both injuries are common during physical activity and require rest, ice, compression, and elevation for treatment.