Which condition occurs when muscles or tendons become overstretched or torn?
A) Strain
B) Sprain
C) Tendinitis
D) Tenosynovitis

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A strain, also called a pulled muscle, occurs when a muscle or its tendons become overstretched or torn. In contrast, a sprain is damage to ligaments. Muscles become strained when they are overstretched or when they experience violent contraction or synergistic failure.

Which Condition Occurs When Muscles or Tendons Become Overstretched or Torn