Which of the Following Injuries Results in an Overstretching of a Muscle

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following injuries results in an overstretching of a muscle or tendon?

• A) Muscle spasm
• B) Sprain
• C) Strain
• D) Fracture

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