Strain: a soft-tissue injury that occurs to muscle or tendon
Sprain: a soft-tissue injury to a ligament
Ligament: a soft-tissue structure within a joint that connects bone to bone
Tendon: connects muscle to bone
Bursa: a fluid-filled sac that can be found between tendon, skin or bones to help reduce friction in these areas
Articulation cartilage: the smooth white surface that covers the ends of a bone to help reduce friction and allow the joint to glide freely
Tendinitis: inflammation of a tendon
Tendinosis: degeneration and breakdown of a tendon
Bursitis: inflammation of a bursa
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