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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope
endomysium
marfan syndrome
scoliosis
hypermobile joints
2. Osteoarthritis in the spine
endomysium
strain
ganglion cysts
spondylosis
3. Literally means 'porous bones'
ganglion cysts
incomplete fracture
plantar fasciitis
osteoporosis
4. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated
lyme disease
bunion
ganglion cysts
pes cavus
5. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc
patellofemoral syndrome
gout
PRICES
annulus fibrosus
6. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs
tibial tuberosity
aerobic metabolism
fibromyalgia
patellofemoral syndrome
7. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
myasthenia gravis
cauda equina
anaerobic metabolism
muscular dystrophy
8. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation
baker cysts
muscular dystrophy
shin splints
myositis ossificans
9. 'flat feet'
epitenon
thrombosis
pes planus
malocclusion
10. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies
paget disease
synarthroses
ankylosing spondylitis
spondylosis
11. Shattering of the broken bone
locally contraindicated
comminuted fracture
myofascial pain syndrome
lactic acid
12. Bone clearers
impacted fracture
immobility
osgood-schlatter disease
osteoclasts
13. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.
immobility
carpal tunnel syndrome
fibromyalgia
osteoblasts
14. Bone builders
myofascial pain syndrome
disc disease
fibromyalgia
osteoblasts
15. Baker cysts _____________ massage
locally contraindicate
aerobic metabolism
rheumatoid arthritis
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
16. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant
scleroderma
osteogenesis imperfecta
amphiarthroses
lactic acid
17. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
esophogeal dysmotility
shin splints
hernia
myofascial pain syndrome
18. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
sclerodactyly
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
hypermobile joints
plantar fasciitis
19. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies
osteogenesis imperfecta
spasms - cramps
paget disease
malocclusion
20. Massage on myositis ossificans?
locally contraindicated
epitenon
locally contraindicate
spondylosis
21. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
comminuted fracture
aerobic metabolism
bullseye
osgood-schlatter disease
22. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts
bursa
calcitonin
spondylosis
osgood-schlatter disease
23. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath
pes planus
locally contraindicated
tenosynovitis
ehlers-danlos syndrome
24. 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
shin splints
thrombosis
epitenon
osteopenia
25. Also known as synovial sheath
epitenon
scleroderma
palmar fascitis
marfan syndrome
26. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot
internal disc disruption
marfan syndrome
plantar fasciitis
spasms - cramps
27. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
bullseye
spondylosis
bursa
avascular osteonecrosis
28. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.
anaerobic metabolism
talangiectasia
osteoarthritis
carpal tunnel syndrome
29. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
osteoporosis
incomplete fracture
scleroderma
fascicles
30. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis
de quervain tenosynovitis
dupuytren contracture
ganglion cysts
locally contraindicated
31. Significant bone thinning
scoliosis
osteopenia
incomplete fracture
myofibers
32. Injured ligament
endomysium
myasthenia gravis
sprain
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
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.
yes - be careful not to overtreat
myasthenia gravis
marfan syndrome
synarthroses
34. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm
tenosynovitis
osteoarthriits
thoracic outlet syndrome
osteoporosis
35. Bone bends and partially breaks
epitenon
greenstick fracture
endomysium
osteoporosis
36. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues
fibromyalgia
strain
spondylosis
plantar fibromatosis
37. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine
ankylosing spondylitis
hypermobile joints
osteogenesis imperfecta
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
38. Lateral curve of the spine
scoliosis
temporomandibular joint disorders
marfan syndrome
comminuted fracture
39. Spider veins
fibromyalgia
talangiectasia
sclerodactyly
spondylosis
40. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________
bursa
immobility
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
carpal tunnel syndrome
41. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
plantar fasciitis
ankylosing spondylitis
scleroderma
shin splints
42. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
parasthesia
synarthroses
bunion
endomysium
43. Carries lyme disease
deer tick
osteoporosis
myofascial pain syndrome
bullseye
44. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
scleroderma
simple fracture
shin splints
marfan syndrome
45. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)
osteoclasts
thrombosis
synarthroses
marfan syndrome
46. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
locally contraindicate
muscular dystrophy
tenosynovitis
osteoarthritis
47. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts
plantar fasciitis
osgood-schlatter disease
myofibers
deer tick
48. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine
spondylosis
ankylosing spondylitis
plantar fibromatosis
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
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.
compound fracture
myasthenia gravis
talangiectasia
anaerobic metabolism
50. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc
internal disc disruption
nucleus pulposus
tinel's test
hypermobile joints