A patient is receiving care for a torn ligament at the insertion site of an upper arm muscle. The patient asks the nurse how this condition will affect movement. Which information will the nurse correctly share?

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A torn ligament at the insertion site of an upper arm muscle may not significantly affect the movement of the arm, as other muscles and ligaments can compensate, allowing for seemingly normal movement.

A Patient Is Receiving Care for a Torn Ligament at the Insertion