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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet






2. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






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






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






5. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






6. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






7. 'flat feet'






8. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






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






10. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






12. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called






13. Baker cysts pose the threat of






14. Dupuytren contracture also called






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






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






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






18. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






20. Degenerative joint disease






21. 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.






22. Chronic gastric problems






23. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath






24. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






25. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






26. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






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






28. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






29. PRICES






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






31. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






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






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






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






35. A dysfunctional bite






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






37. Also known as synovial sheath






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






39. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






40. Freely movable joints






41. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






42. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






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






44. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






45. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






46. Torn muscle fibers






47. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






48. Teeth grinding






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






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