A partial displacement of a bone end from its position in the joint is called a:
A) sprain.
B) dislocation.
C) subluxation.
D) contracture.

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A subluxation is a partial displacement of a bone end from its position in the joint, whereas a dislocation is a complete displacement. A sprain involves injury to a ligament, and a contracture involves shortening of a muscle or joint capsule. Therefore, the best choice is C, subluxation.

A Partial Displacement of a Bone End from Its Position