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






2. 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.






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






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

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5. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






7. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






8. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






10. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






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






12. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






13. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






14. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts






15. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






16. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






17. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






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






19. Shattering of the broken bone






20. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






21. 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






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






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






24. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






25. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






26. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






27. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






28. Taller than average with very long fingers






29. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






30. 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.






31. Literally means 'porous bones'






32. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






33. 'flat feet'






34. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles






35. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






36. Degenerative joint disease






37. Baker cysts _____________ massage






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






39. 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






40. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






42. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage






43. Carries lyme disease






44. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






45. 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.






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






47. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






48. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






49. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






50. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful