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Massage Therapy Pathology

Instructions:
  • 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. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






2. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.






3. Lateral curve of the spine






4. Osteoarthritis in the spine






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






6. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs






7. Freely movable joints






8. Literally means 'porous bones'






9. Hardening or thickening of the skin






10. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.






11. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






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






13. 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






14. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






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






16. Bone clearers






17. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






18. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones






19. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






20. Massage on myositis ossificans?






21. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






22. Baker cysts _____________ massage






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






24. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






25. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis






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






27. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






29. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






30. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude






31. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






33. 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.






34. Shattering of the broken bone






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






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






37. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






38. A dysfunctional bite






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






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






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






42. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






43. PRICES






44. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet






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






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






47. Discomfort walking UPstairs






48. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot






49. The bone is completely broken and a great deal of soft tissue damage has occurred - the bone protrudes through the skin and is susceptible to infection.






50. What muscles are associated with shin splints?