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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. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies






2. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude






3. Bone builders






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






5. Fractures easily






6. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






8. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






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






10. Torn muscle fibers






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






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






13. Carries lyme disease






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

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15. Injury and damage to tendons






16. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






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






19. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.






20. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






21. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






22. 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.






23. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






24. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






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






26. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






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






29. Spider veins






30. The shaft of long bones






31. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






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






33. 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






34. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






36. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






37. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






38. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






39. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






41. Baker cysts pose the threat of






42. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






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






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






45. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






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






47. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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






49. Lateral curve of the spine






50. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc