Which of the following terms refers to soft-tissue injury caused by blunt force?

A contusion is a soft-tissue injury caused by blunt force. It is an injury that does not break the skin, is caused

by a blow and is characterized by swelling, discoloration, and pain. The immediate application of cold might

limit the development of a contusion. A strain is a muscle pull from overuse, overstretching, or excessive stress.

A sprain is caused by a wrenching or twisting motion. A dislocation is a condition in which the articular surfaces

of the bones forming a joint are no longer in anatomic contact.Physiological Adaptation