Question

8 which joint disorder is characterized by ligaments or tendons reinforcing the joint are damaged by excessive stretching or are torn away from bone? a bursitis b dislocation c arthritis d sprain

Explanation:

• Bursitis is inflammation of bursae (fluid - filled sacs near joints), not related to ligament/tendon damage.
• Dislocation is when bones are displaced from their normal joint positions, not about ligament/tendon damage.
• Arthritis is joint inflammation (due to various causes like wear - and - tear, autoimmune), not specifically about ligament/tendon damage.
• A sprain is an injury where ligaments (connect bone to bone at joints) or tendons (connect muscle to bone) are stretched or torn.

Answer:

D. Sprain