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Massage Therapy Pathology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen
dupuytren contracture
anaerobic metabolism
osgood-schlatter disease
marfan syndrome
2. Carpal tunnel test - tapping on the inside of wrist
3. Shattering of the broken bone
nucleus pulposus
patellar tendonitis
comminuted fracture
malocclusion
4. Form small bumps that usually appear on the hand - wrist - or ankle. not usually painful.
endomysium
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
annulus fibrosus
ganglion cysts
5. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle
spasms - cramps
bruxism
peyronie disease
epimysium
6. Spider veins
spasms - cramps
talangiectasia
rheumatoid arthritis
spondylosis
7. Carries lyme disease
deer tick
ehlers-danlos syndrome
bullseye
thoracic outlet syndrome
8. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.
osteoblasts
carpal tunnel syndrome
pes planus
shin splints
9. Lateral curve of the spine
spondylosis
spasms - cramps
scoliosis
ganglion cysts
10. 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.
sclerodactyly
impacted fracture
lyme disease
marfan syndrome
11. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.
compound fracture
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
myositis ossificans
myofascial pain syndrome
12. Injury and damage to tendons
ganglion cysts
endomysium
hyperkyphosis
tendinopathies
13. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
parasthesia
anaerobic metabolism
hyperlordosis
myasthenia gravis
14. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________
myofibers
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
dislocation
ganglion cysts
15. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts
muscular dystrophy
myofascial pain syndrome
synarthroses
calcitonin
16. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
tinel's test
tenosynovitis
scleroderma
plantar fasciitis
17. Baker cysts _____________ massage
locally contraindicate
phalen's maneuver
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
muscular dystrophy
18. 'flat feet'
impacted fracture
pes planus
osteoarthritis
tenosynovitis
19. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called
greenstick fracture
marfan syndrome
fascicles
synarthroses
20. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
osteoarthriits
parasthesia
bursa
aerobic metabolism
21. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
compound fracture
shin splints
thrombosis
myofibers
22. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
myositis ossificans
ankylosing spondylitis
bullseye
23. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated
ganglion cysts
bruxism
bunion
locally contraindicate
24. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage
yes - be careful not to overtreat
fibromyalgia
patellofemoral syndrome
thoracic outlet syndrome
25. CREST symptoms for scleroderma
incomplete fracture
calcitonin
palmar fascitis
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
26. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for
plantar fasciitis
hyperlordosis
dupuytren contracture
tibial tuberosity
27. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues
simple fracture
amphiarthroses
synarthroses
epigastric hernia
28. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus
scleroderma
hyperkyphosis
osteoporosis
epigastric hernia
29. Any kind of broken or cracked bone
bunion
hyperkyphosis
patellar tendonitis
fracture
30. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
nucleus pulposus
incomplete fracture
myasthenia gravis
31. PRICES
myasthenia gravis
palmar fascitis
greenstick fracture
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
32. What muscles are associated with shin splints?
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
spasms - cramps
annulus fibrosus
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
33. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other
internal disc disruption
impacted fracture
anaerobic metabolism
calcinosis
34. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
muscular dystrophy
bursa
bunion
impacted fracture
35. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium
osteoporosis
lactic acid
phalen's maneuver
talangiectasia
36. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations
bunion
compound fracture
thoracic outlet syndrome
myofascial pain syndrome
37. Overdeveloped thoracic curve
thoracic outlet syndrome
spasms - cramps
hyperkyphosis
malocclusion
38. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage
patellofemoral syndrome
strain
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
nucleus pulposus
39. Literally means 'porous bones'
sprain
temporomandibular joint disorders
internal disc disruption
osteoporosis
40. A condition in which blood supply to an area of bone is interrupted and the bone tissue consequently dies...occuring most frequently at the head of the femur
rheumatoid arthritis
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
avascular osteonecrosis
paget disease
41. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
sprain
hypermobile joints
fibromyalgia
thrombosis
42. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath
tenosynovitis
fascicles
myositis ossificans
fibromyalgia
43. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine
epitenon
raynaud phenomenon
postural deviation
osteogenesis imperfecta
44. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)
lactic acid
osteoarthriits
hyperlordosis
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
45. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc
lactic acid
annulus fibrosus
fascicles
gout
46. Overdeveloped lumbar curve
dislocation
compound fracture
thrombosis
hyperlordosis
47. Taller than average with very long fingers
ganglion cysts
shin splints
marfan syndrome
baker cysts
48. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands
patellofemoral syndrome
sclerodactyly
myofibers
scleroderma
49. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.
tinel's test
pes cavus
degenerative disc disease
scleroderma
50. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'
osteoporosis
lyme disease
scleroderma
calcitonin