Term

what is a strain

Definition

overstretching / overuse of the musculotendinous unit from slight or repeated trauma; severe = muscle-tendon rupture/tear

Term

what is a sprain

Definition

severe stress, stretch, or tear of a ligament, joint capsule, and/or associated tendons/muscles

Term

what is a dislocation

Definition

displacement of the articulating structures of a joint; combination of strain/sprain...