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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Osteoarthritis in the spine
aerobic metabolism
spondylosis
endomysium
tenosynovitis
2. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts
aerobic metabolism
osteoclasts
contraindicate
osgood-schlatter disease
3. Injured ligament
osteoporosis
sprain
aerobic metabolism
marfan syndrome
4. Inflammation of the bursae
muscular dystrophy
palmar fascitis
bursitis
marfan syndrome
5. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot
plantar fibromatosis
nucleus pulposus
degenerative disc disease
amphiarthroses
6. What muscles are associated with shin splints?
osteogenesis imperfecta
incomplete fracture
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
greenstick fracture
7. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other
carpal tunnel syndrome
impacted fracture
gout
plantar fibromatosis
8. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
ehlers-danlos syndrome
spondylosis
incomplete fracture
tenosynovitis
9. Nucleus protrudes through the annulus but stays within the boudaries of the whole disc.
tinel's test
osteogenesis imperfecta
internal disc disruption
PRICES
10. Fractures easily
contraindicate
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
impacted fracture
osteogenesis imperfecta
11. Spider veins
talangiectasia
marfan syndrome
fascicles
scleroderma
12. PRICES
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
nucleus pulposus
talangiectasia
hypermobile joints
13. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc
annulus fibrosus
plantar fibromatosis
osteogenesis imperfecta
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
14. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
synarthroses
tendinopathies
shin splints
lactic acid
15. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
myasthenia gravis
bullseye
synarthroses
sprain
16. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing
pes cavus
hyperkyphosis
whiplash
myasthenia gravis
17. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts
osteoblasts
internal disc disruption
incomplete fracture
calcitonin
18. Hardening or thickening of the skin
bunion
plantar fibromatosis
muscular dystrophy
scleroderma
19. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.
baker cysts
patellar tendonitis
osteoarthriits
dislocation
20. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.
epigastric hernia
calcinosis
bullseye
rheumatoid arthritis
21. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight
osteoblasts
impacted fracture
myofibers
internal disc disruption
22. A condition in which blood supply to an area of bone is interrupted and the bone tissue consequently dies...occuring most frequently at the head of the femur
cauda equina
dupuytren contracture
ganglion cysts
avascular osteonecrosis
23. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands
wright and adsons
epitenon
osgood-schlatter disease
sclerodactyly
24. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called
spondylosis
osteoarthritis
malocclusion
fascicles
25. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage
osteoarthritis
comminuted fracture
anaerobic metabolism
epigastric hernia
26. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
myasthenia gravis
patellar tendonitis
epigastric hernia
muscular dystrophy
27. A dysfunctional bite
malocclusion
endomysium
fibromyalgia
bursitis
28. Baker cysts pose the threat of
myositis ossificans
osteogenesis imperfecta
calcinosis
thrombosis
29. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
bursa
paget disease
de quervain tenosynovitis
temporomandibular joint disorders
30. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs
hypermobile joints
fascicles
patellofemoral syndrome
epimysium
31. Massage on myositis ossificans?
locally contraindicated
hernia
greenstick fracture
immobility
32. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
osgood-schlatter disease
fracture
thoracic outlet syndrome
33. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot
plantar fasciitis
anaerobic metabolism
wright and adsons
osteoarthritis
34. 'flat feet'
sprain
pes planus
talangiectasia
osteoporosis
35. Torn muscle fibers
annulus fibrosus
strain
shin splints
paget disease
36. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.
sclerodactyly
postural deviation
degenerative disc disease
ganglion cysts
37. Genetic defect leading to problems in the construction of fibrillin - a connective tissue fiber. All connective tissues are affected with the most serious occuring in the skeleton - cardiovascular system - and eyes.
anaerobic metabolism
ankylosing spondylitis
osteogenesis imperfecta
marfan syndrome
38. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers
tenosynovitis
nucleus pulposus
calcinosis
deer tick
39. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine
parasthesia
postural deviation
calcinosis
carpal tunnel syndrome
40. Chronic gastric problems
phalen's maneuver
tenosynovitis
esophogeal dysmotility
ehlers-danlos syndrome
41. Baker cysts _____________ massage
impacted fracture
ganglion cysts
locally contraindicate
patellofemoral syndrome
42. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope
strain
endomysium
scleroderma
marfan syndrome
43. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues
diarthroses
ganglion cysts
fibromyalgia
strain
44. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis
malocclusion
peyronie disease
degenerative disc disease
thoracic outlet syndrome
45. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis
de quervain tenosynovitis
strain
sclerodactyly
synarthroses
46. Lateral curve of the spine
strain
tendinopathies
scoliosis
spondylosis
47. Also known as synovial sheath
epitenon
myositis ossificans
patellofemoral syndrome
patellar tendonitis
48. Complications: nodules on the sclera of eyes - dry eyes and mouth - pleuritis - inflammation of pericardial sac - hepatitis (infl. of liver) - vasculitis - bursitis - anemia - Raynaud syndrome
baker cysts
osteoclasts
rheumatoid arthritis
thoracic outlet syndrome
49. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
pes cavus
greenstick fracture
ehlers-danlos syndrome
gout
50. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage
plantar fasciitis
osgood-schlatter disease
patellofemoral syndrome
peyronie disease