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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)






2. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






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






4. Injury and damage to tendons






5. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated






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






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






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






9. Freely movable joints






10. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue






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






12. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






13. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing






14. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






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






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






17. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






19. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






20. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






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






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






23. Also known as synovial sheath






24. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant






25. A dysfunctional bite






26. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






27. Hardening or thickening of the skin






28. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






29. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






30. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






31. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






32. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






33. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






34. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts






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






36. 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






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






38. 'flat feet'






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






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






41. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






43. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






44. 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.






45. 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






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






47. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






48. Bone builders






49. Osteoarthritis in the spine






50. Dupuytren contracture also called