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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Bone clearers






2. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated






3. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium






4. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






5. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






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






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






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






9. 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






10. 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.






11. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






12. Literally means 'porous bones'






13. Fractures easily






14. 'flat feet'






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






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






17. X linked






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






19. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






20. Degenerative joint disease






21. Baker cysts _____________ massage






22. 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






23. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






24. Hardening or thickening of the skin






25. Injury and damage to tendons






26. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






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






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






29. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






30. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






32. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






33. Inflammation of the bursae






34. The shaft of long bones






35. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)






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






37. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






38. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






39. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






41. 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






42. Freely movable joints






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






44. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






45. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles






46. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






47. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






49. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






50. Discomfort walking UPstairs