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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies






2. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






3. 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.






4. Chronic gastric problems






5. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






6. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






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






9. Teeth grinding






10. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






11. A dysfunctional bite






12. 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






13. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'






14. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues






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






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






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






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






19. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






21. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






22. Torn muscle fibers






23. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






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






25. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






27. Bone builders






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






29. Degenerative joint disease






30. Injured ligament






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






32. 'flat feet'






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

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34. Shattering of the broken bone






35. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






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






37. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






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






39. 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.






40. Osteoarthritis in the spine






41. Form small bumps that usually appear on the hand - wrist - or ankle. not usually painful.






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






43. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






44. Significant bone thinning






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






46. Baker cysts pose the threat of






47. Injury and damage to tendons






48. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






49. Spider veins






50. Hardening or thickening of the skin