Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Sprains involve ligaments, and strains involve muscles or tendons.Sprains are often caused by twisting a joint, while strains come from ...

A ligament is a short piece of fibrous connective tissue that connects bones with other bones. Some ligaments limit movements of joints or prevent certain connections. Tendons connect muscles to bones ...

When a sprain occurs, you have overstretched, twisted, or damaged a ligament, usually from a sudden event (i.e. twisting your ankle while running). Ligaments are bands of tissues that connect the ...