Monday, November 17, 2014

sprain/strain: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, November 17, 2014

sprain/strain
So did you sprain your leg or strain it? It will take someone with medical training to say for sure. Technically, a sprain is a ligament injury and a strain is tendon or muscle injury. But don’t fret about the distinction if you’re trying to explain to your friends why you may not be able to finish a hike; they won’t hold it against you if your “sprain” turns out to be a “strain.”

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