The U.S. is widely considered the bastion of capitalism, and large parts of Scandinavia and Western Europe are considered socialist democracies. However, the truth is every developed country has some programs that are socialist. An extreme form of socialism is communism.
1 A sprain is abnormal stretching or tearing of a ligament that supports a joint. 2  A strain is abnormal stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon. 3  Sprains and strains may be caused by repetitive activities or by a single event.
Save. Tendons connect muscle to bone and ligaments connect bone to bone; both are soft, collagenous, connective tissues. Ligaments and tendons are more susceptible to injury as the body ages because water content decreases. A strain is an injured or torn tendon, and a sprain is an injured or torn ligament.he functions of ligaments, tendons and cartilage involve supporting and connecting various tissues and structures in the body. What Are Tendons &...