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






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






3. Dupuytren contracture also called






4. Shattering of the broken bone






5. Lateral curve of the spine






6. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






7. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath






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






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






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






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






12. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet






13. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






14. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






15. Form small bumps that usually appear on the hand - wrist - or ankle. not usually painful.






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


17. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






18. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot






19. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






20. Significant bone thinning






21. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






22. 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






23. X linked






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






25. A dysfunctional bite






26. 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






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






28. 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.






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






30. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






32. Discomfort walking UPstairs






33. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






34. The shaft of long bones






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






36. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






37. 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






38. PRICES






39. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






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






41. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues






42. Freely movable joints






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






44. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






45. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles






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






47. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






49. 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.






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