What system is affected when a joint is sprained?

1 Answer
Mar 21, 2016

Articular system

Explanation:

A sprain occurs when a twisting or turning action tears or damages ligaments associated with a joint. The most common sites for sprains are the ankle and wrist.

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Sprain is damage to the ligaments. Ligaments connect bone to bone. And they are part of joint (articular system). So sprain is a disease of articular system.
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