APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Muscle injuries resulting from overstretching or overexertion of the muscle are called:
A
sprains
B
strains
C
dislocations
D
sublocations
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Acute strains are caused by stretching or pulling a muscle or tendon. Chronic strains are the result of overuse of muscles and tendons, through prolonged, repetitive movement. Not getting enough rest during intense training can cause a strain.

Detailed explanation-2: -A muscle strain is also known as a pulled muscle, torn muscle, or muscle rupture. It is simply a tear of any muscle in the human body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Overexerted body parts Strains occur when a muscle endures excessive pressure, repeatedly performs the same motion or becomes stretched beyond normal capability. The strain leads to a tear in the muscle, which causes subcutaneous bleeding and bruising. Pain is caused by irritation of nerves at the injury site.

Detailed explanation-4: -A muscle strain, or pulled muscle, is an injury to your muscle fibres (a torn muscle). You may strain a muscle if you stretch it beyond its normal comfortable range or make it work too hard or fast. Muscle strains are common and can happen to any muscle in your body.

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