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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. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






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






4. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






5. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






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

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






9. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






10. Also known as synovial sheath






11. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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






13. Shattering of the broken bone






14. A dysfunctional bite






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






16. 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.






17. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






18. Injury and damage to tendons






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






20. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






21. Spider veins






22. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






23. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






24. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






25. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






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






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






28. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






29. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






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

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






33. The shaft of long bones






34. X linked






35. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






36. Dupuytren contracture also called






37. Teeth grinding






38. Taller than average with very long fingers






39. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






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






41. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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






43. 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






44. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






45. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






47. PRICES






48. 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.






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






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