Excessive, forcible stretching of a muscle is known as a:

A) strain.
B) sprain.
C) fatigue.
D) torsion.


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) A sprain is an injury to a ligament, tendon, or muscle around a joint.
C) Fatigue is a state of tiredness in a muscle.
D) Torsion is the process of being twisted.

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