When there is a direct impact to a muscle, that muscle experiences a large compression force as it is compressed between the impacting object and the underlying bone. What is this type of direct impact injury called?

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A contusion is a direct impact injury to a muscle caused by compression between an impacting object and underlying bone. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments, a bruise is a discoloration of the skin caused by bleeding underneath, and a hematoma is a swelling of blood within tissue.

When There Is a Direct Impact to a Muscle, That