Which one of the following statements about different musculoskeletal injuries is TRUE?
A) A sprain is an injury to a joint with possible damage to or tearing of ligaments.
B) A dislocation occurs when the bone within a joint is broken.
C) A fracture occurs when a tendon connecting muscle to a bone is overstretched and injured.
D) Strains are injuries that occur to ligaments and the joints to which they are attached.
Answer: A
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