Joint and Muscle Injury Notes

Name:_KEY________ Date: _________________

Joint Injuries

1. __Sprain______ is an overstretched or torn ligament.

2. Dislocation is when the bones in a ___Joint_______ are forced __Out_ of place.

3. Torn _Cartilage__ is serious damage to the cartilage between the _Bones__ in a

joint.

4. __Overuse____ __Injuries___ is when an activity is performed too __often__ or

too seriously. The joints will become inflamed or __Irritated.

Muscle Injuries

1. _Muscle____ _Strain___ is a painful injury that may happen when muscles are
overworked or stretched too far or too quickly. Also known as a __Pulled__

__Muscle___.

2. Tendonitis is the __Overuse___ of ___Tendons___ that leads to painful swelling.