The displacement of a bone from a joint with tearing of ligaments, tendons, and articular capsules is called a/an
A)synovitis
B)chondritis
C)arthralgia
D)dislocation
E)sprain

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A dislocation involves the displacement of a bone from a joint, often with tearing of ligaments, tendons, and articular capsules. Synovitis is inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint, chondritis is inflammation of cartilage, arthralgia is joint pain that does not involve displacement, and a sprain involves stretched or torn ligaments (but not necessarily a dislocation).

The Displacement of a Bone from a Joint with Tearing