Soft Tissue Injuries- Exercise Science

A tendon is

• Connects bone to another bone
• A tear of the ligaments
• Connects muscles to bone
• An overuse injury

A ligament

• Connects bone to another bone
• Connects muscle to bone
• Injury to a muscle
• Injury to a tendon

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a sprain

• swelling and warmth
• blistering of the skin
• pins and needles in the foot
• painless feeling

A sprain is a ....

• A damaged ligament

• Damage to the cartilage

• Tear or pull of the tendon

• Broken or cracked bone

A sprain/strain that results in impairment of function and presents with noticeable swelling/bruising is classified as what level of injury?

• Grade 1

• Grade 2

• Grade 3

• Grade 4

A bruise is also known as a

• laceration

• contusion

• concussion

A jagged or irregular cut is called a ___________________.

A __________________ is when a muscle or tendon is overstretched.

Which term can be best used to describe this wound?

• Laceration

• Puncture

• Contusion

• Abrasion

Sprains and strains are classified by degrees/grades. How many are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3