Soft tissue injury involves damage to which structures?

• A. Bones.
• B. Nerves.
• C. Muscles, tendons or ligaments.
• D. Teeth.

Answer: (C)

Soft tissue injuries refer to damage to non-bony structures that support movement. The structures most commonly affected are muscles, tendons or ligaments, which can be strained, torn, or sprained from overuse or trauma. Bones are hard tissue, so they aren’t classified as soft tissue injuries, and teeth are mineralized structures outside this category. Nerves can be involved in some injuries, but the classic soft tissue injury focuses on muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This is why that option best describes soft tissue injuries.