Question

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what is the correct definition of a strain?
a. a stretching or tearing of a ligament.
b. an injury to either a muscle or the tissue that connects muscle to bone (called a tendon).
c. when the two bones that come together to form a joint become separated.
d. intense pain and irritation along the tibia, or shin bone.

Explanation:

A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon, which is the tissue connecting muscle to bone. Option A describes a sprain (ligament injury), option C is a dislocation, and option D is related to shin - splints.

Answer:

B. An injury to either a muscle or the tissue that connects muscle to bone (called a tendon).