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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. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers
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calcinosis
aerobic metabolism
myasthenia gravis
2. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies
pes planus
synarthroses
spondylosis
plantar fasciitis
3. Spider veins
talangiectasia
pes planus
disc disease
muscular dystrophy
4. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5
lactic acid
impacted fracture
cauda equina
ganglion cysts
5. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash
myositis ossificans
fracture
tenosynovitis
bullseye
6. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant
myofascial pain syndrome
hernia
fracture
lactic acid
7. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
plantar fasciitis
incomplete fracture
scleroderma
myasthenia gravis
8. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.
osgood-schlatter disease
myositis ossificans
scleroderma
locally contraindicated
9. Inflammation can be controlled by
hypermobile joints
baker cysts
rheumatoid arthritis
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10. Baker cysts pose the threat of
thrombosis
spondylosis
spondylosis
rheumatoid arthritis
11. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful
tibial tuberosity
marfan syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome
internal disc disruption
12. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation
hyperlordosis
myositis ossificans
malocclusion
pes cavus
13. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
internal disc disruption
spondylosis
hyperkyphosis
muscular dystrophy
14. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis
hyperkyphosis
postural deviation
de quervain tenosynovitis
hyperlordosis
15. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
deer tick
yes - be careful not to overtreat
16. Nucleus protrudes through the annulus but stays within the boudaries of the whole disc.
patellar tendonitis
internal disc disruption
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
pes cavus
17. Lateral curve of the spine
scoliosis
osteoarthriits
impacted fracture
hyperkyphosis
18. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus
spasms - cramps
sprain
locally contraindicate
epigastric hernia
19. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle
marfan syndrome
tinel's test
spasms - cramps
immobility
20. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles
sprain
osteoarthritis
ganglion cysts
muscular dystrophy
21. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
plantar fasciitis
wright and adsons
fibromyalgia
22. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage
scleroderma
osteoarthritis
ehlers-danlos syndrome
patellofemoral syndrome
23. Torn muscle fibers
strain
diaphysis
anaerobic metabolism
amphiarthroses
24. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight
palmar fascitis
thoracic outlet syndrome
synarthroses
myofibers
25. Taller than average with very long fingers
strain
osteogenesis imperfecta
locally contraindicate
marfan syndrome
26. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
osteoclasts
calcitonin
sclerodactyly
tenosynovitis
27. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs
degenerative disc disease
locally contraindicated
patellofemoral syndrome
fascicles
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.
compound fracture
patellofemoral syndrome
annulus fibrosus
simple fracture
29. Overdeveloped thoracic curve
ganglion cysts
hyperkyphosis
osteopenia
epimysium
30. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues
postural deviation
diaphysis
plantar fibromatosis
simple fracture
31. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage
spondylosis
pes planus
diarthroses
patellofemoral syndrome
32. Bone bends and partially breaks
greenstick fracture
osteoarthritis
sprain
hernia
33. The shaft of long bones
tendinopathies
postural deviation
diaphysis
esophogeal dysmotility
34. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing
diarthroses
scoliosis
myasthenia gravis
marfan syndrome
35. 'flat feet'
tinel's test
patellofemoral syndrome
pes planus
osteoporosis
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
osteopenia
synarthroses
shin splints
aerobic metabolism
37. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)
strain
ganglion cysts
contraindicate
synarthroses
38. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine
fascicles
postural deviation
hyperlordosis
spondylosis
39. Bone clearers
nucleus pulposus
greenstick fracture
scleroderma
osteoclasts
40. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.
spondylosis
osteoclasts
myositis ossificans
degenerative disc disease
41. Also known as synovial sheath
myofibers
thoracic outlet syndrome
patellofemoral syndrome
epitenon
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.
marfan syndrome
rheumatoid arthritis
myasthenia gravis
simple fracture
43. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
raynaud phenomenon
pes cavus
patellar tendonitis
annulus fibrosus
44. Overdeveloped lumbar curve
palmar fascitis
anaerobic metabolism
epitenon
hyperlordosis
45. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called
fascicles
strain
bursitis
marfan syndrome
46. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw
temporomandibular joint disorders
bunion
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
marfan syndrome
47. Dupuytren contracture also called
shin splints
palmar fascitis
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
spondylosis
48. A dysfunctional bite
muscular dystrophy
scleroderma
malocclusion
hyperkyphosis
49. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine
whiplash
ankylosing spondylitis
bursitis
shin splints
50. Significant bone thinning
hernia
epimysium
osteopenia
scleroderma