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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. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






2. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






3. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






4. Teeth grinding






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






6. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






7. Discomfort walking UPstairs






8. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






9. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






10. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






11. 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.






12. Spider veins






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






14. Bone bends and partially breaks






15. Carries lyme disease






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






17. Freely movable joints






18. Degenerative joint disease






19. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






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






21. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






23. Shattering of the broken bone






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






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






26. Literally means 'porous bones'






27. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






28. PRICES






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






30. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






32. Also known as synovial sheath






33. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






34. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






35. Lateral curve of the spine






36. Inflammation of the bursae






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






38. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






39. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






40. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






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






42. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






43. Significant bone thinning






44. Osteoarthritis in the spine






45. Bone clearers






46. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






47. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






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






49. X linked






50. Hardening or thickening of the skin