Unfortunately, these terms have specific definitions, and are often misused in describing various injuries. A soft tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. A soft tissue that connects a bone to another bone. Ligaments are responsible for providing stability to a joint. Fluid filled sacs that decrease friction between a bony prominence and a tendon or muscle.
Most joints contain one or more bursae.
A thickening of tissue that surrounds a joint to provide stability, and help maintain joint congruence during movement. A stretch or tear to a ligament and capsule when a joint is moved beyond its normal motion. A stretch or tear to a muscle or tendon. This usually occurs gradually, secondary to related overuse. Muscular weakness will often result in breakdown of the tendon following related activity.