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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
APPENDIX A: Diseases, Injuries, and Disorders of the Organ Systems
Physiology Textbooks Boundless Anatomy and Physiology APPENDIX A: Diseases, Injuries, and Disorders of the Organ Systems
Physiology Textbooks Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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Physiology

Section 4

Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Joints

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Physiology
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Sprain and Strain

A strain is a tear in tendon fibers resulting from overstretching, while a sprain is an equivalent injury to a ligament.

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Rheumatism and Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that affects many tissues and organs, but mainly attacks flexible joints.

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