APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When a muscle is damaged it is known as a ____
A
Strain
B
Sprain
C
Tear
D
Break
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A muscle strain is an injury to a muscle or a tendon-the fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. Minor injuries may only overstretch a muscle or tendon, while more severe injuries may involve partial or complete tears in these tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. A strain is when a muscle is stretched too much and tears. It is also called a pulled muscle. A strain is a painful injury. It can be caused by an accident, overusing a muscle, or using a muscle in the wrong way.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rhabdomyolysis (often called rhabdo) is a serious medical condition that can be fatal or result in permanent disability. Rhabdo occurs when damaged muscle tissue releases its proteins and electrolytes into the blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -A strain is an injury to a muscle and/or tendon. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone.

Detailed explanation-5: -Symptoms of muscle strain include: Muscle pain and tenderness, especially after an activity that stretches or violently contracts the muscle–Pain usually increases when you move the muscle but is relieved by rest. Muscle swelling, discoloration or both. Muscle cramp or spasm.

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