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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Bone bends and partially breaks






2. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






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






5. 'flat feet'






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






7. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot






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






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






10. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






11. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






12. 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.






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






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






15. Bone builders






16. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand






17. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






18. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands






19. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones






20. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






21. Significant bone thinning






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






23. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






24. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






25. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






26. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






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






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






30. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






31. Chronic gastric problems






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






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






34. Carries lyme disease






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






36. 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.






37. X linked






38. Literally means 'porous bones'






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






40. Massage on myositis ossificans?






41. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






42. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






44. The shaft of long bones






45. Inflammation of the bursae






46. Baker cysts _____________ massage






47. Inflammation can be controlled by






48. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






49. Lateral curve of the spine






50. Carpal tunnel test - holding the wrist in flexion for 1 minute

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