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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. 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






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






3. Shattering of the broken bone






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


5. Bone bends and partially breaks






6. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






7. PRICES






8. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






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






10. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






11. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






12. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






13. A dysfunctional bite






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






15. Complications: nodules on the sclera of eyes - dry eyes and mouth - pleuritis - inflammation of pericardial sac - hepatitis (infl. of liver) - vasculitis - bursitis - anemia - Raynaud syndrome






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






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






18. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






19. Inflammation of the bursae






20. Freely movable joints






21. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






22. Osteoarthritis in the spine






23. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






24. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






25. Literally means 'porous bones'






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






27. Dupuytren contracture also called






28. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






29. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






30. The shaft of long bones






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






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






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






34. Injured ligament






35. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






36. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






37. 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






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






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


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






41. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






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.






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






44. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






45. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful






46. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






47. Baker cysts _____________ massage






48. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






49. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called






50. Chronic gastric problems