Sprains and strains are common fitness injuries. which of the following could be considered a sprain? a. a tear of a ligament b. a twist of tissue connecting muscle to bone c. a pull of a muscle d. a tear of a tendon

The answer is A. A tear of ligament.

Sprains and strains are common injuries and have common sign and symptoms such as pain, swelling and limited movement of affected part. These two are occur in different parts of the body. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligament, a connective tissue that connects two bones. Whereas, strain is tearing of muscle or tenon. Tendon a connective tissue that connects  muscles to bone.