Test your basic knowledge |

Massage Therapy Pathology

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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 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.






2. A dysfunctional bite






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






4. Baker cysts _____________ massage






5. Torn muscle fibers






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






7. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






8. Fractures easily






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






10. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






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






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






14. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






15. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






16. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






17. 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






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






19. 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






20. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






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






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

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


23. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






24. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)






25. 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






26. Literally means 'porous bones'






27. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






28. PRICES






29. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






30. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






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






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






34. Significant bone thinning






35. 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.






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






37. Lateral curve of the spine






38. Freely movable joints






39. Bone bends and partially breaks






40. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers






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






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






43. 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






44. Also known as synovial sheath






45. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






46. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






47. X linked






48. Massage on myositis ossificans?






49. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






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