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Massage Therapy Pathology

Instructions:
  • 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. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers






2. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






3. Spider veins






4. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






5. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






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






7. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






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






9. Inflammation can be controlled by






10. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






12. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






13. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue






14. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






15. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






16. Nucleus protrudes through the annulus but stays within the boudaries of the whole disc.






17. Lateral curve of the spine






18. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






19. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






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






21. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






23. Torn muscle fibers






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






25. Taller than average with very long fingers






26. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea






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






28. 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.






29. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






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






32. Bone bends and partially breaks






33. The shaft of long bones






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






35. 'flat feet'






36. 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






37. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






39. Bone clearers






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






41. Also known as synovial sheath






42. 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.






43. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






44. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






46. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






47. Dupuytren contracture also called






48. A dysfunctional bite






49. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






50. Significant bone thinning