Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 13 - Assess - Page 282: 10

Answer

10. b Strain

Work Step by Step

ANS. A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon caused by twisting or stretching, but a sprain is an injury of a ligament due to a tear or stretch.
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