The difference between a sprain and a strain is that

a. a sprain is damage to contractile tissues such as ligaments and joint capsules; a strain is damage to noncontractile tissues such as muscles and tendons.
b. a sprain is damage to noncontractile tissues such as ligaments and joint capsules; a strain is damage to contractile tissues such as muscles and tendons.
c. a strain is damage to noncontractile tissues such as cartilage and bursae; a sprain is damage to contractile tissues such as muscles and tendons.
d. a sprain is damage to noncontractile tissues such as spongy and compact bone; a strain is damage to contractile tissues such as smooth muscles.

b

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