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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






2. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.






3. Also known as synovial sheath






4. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies






5. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






6. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands






7. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand






8. Literally means 'porous bones'






9. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant






10. A collection of lower leg injuries including compartment syndromes - muscle tears - periostitis - hairline fractures - and other problems - brought on by overuse and/or misalignment at the ankle






11. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






12. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






13. Spider veins






14. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine






15. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated






16. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






17. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues






18. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






19. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






20. Inflammation of the bursae






21. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






22. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.






23. Massage on myositis ossificans?






24. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






25. Torn muscle fibers






26. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage






27. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






28. Carpal tunnel test - tapping on the inside of wrist


29. 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.






30. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






31. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)






32. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.






33. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea






34. The shaft of long bones






35. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






36. 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






37. Chronic gastric problems






38. Baker cysts _____________ massage






39. Discomfort walking UPstairs






40. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






41. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated






42. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






43. Degenerative joint disease






44. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing






45. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






46. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






47. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight






48. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






49. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium






50. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies