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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot






2. The nucleus pulposus or the surrounding anulus fibrosus of an intervetebral disc protrudes - putting pressure on nerve roots - the cauda equina - or the spinal cord






3. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






4. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






5. Nucleus protrudes through the annulus but stays within the boudaries of the whole disc.






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






7. Freely movable joints






8. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot






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






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






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






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






13. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.






14. 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






15. Lateral curve of the spine






16. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






17. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly






18. Bone clearers






19. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






20. A collection of genetic disorders that lead to problems with connective tissues. it affects the musculoskeletal - cardiovascular - and integumentary systems.






21. Carpal tunnel test - holding the wrist in flexion for 1 minute

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






23. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.






24. Carries lyme disease






25. The shaft of long bones






26. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






27. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






28. Dupuytren contracture also called






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. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






32. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






33. Degenerative joint disease






34. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers






35. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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

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37. Spider veins






38. Teeth grinding






39. Shattering of the broken bone






40. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






41. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.






42. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






43. A group of genetic disorders that affect the formation of type I collagen fibers. it results in bones that fracture easily - along with decreased muscle mass - ligament laxity - postural deviations - and several other problems.






44. Injured ligament






45. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






46. Baker cysts _____________ massage






47. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






49. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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