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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle
greenstick fracture
aerobic metabolism
spasms - cramps
de quervain tenosynovitis
2. 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.
compound fracture
osteogenesis imperfecta
palmar fascitis
scleroderma
3. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep
gout
tenosynovitis
temporomandibular joint disorders
fibromyalgia
4. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage
osteoarthritis
myositis ossificans
dislocation
carpal tunnel syndrome
5. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis
peyronie disease
osteoporosis
epitenon
hyperlordosis
6. Injured ligament
sprain
osteoporosis
muscular dystrophy
patellar tendonitis
7. Carries lyme disease
marfan syndrome
ganglion cysts
ganglion cysts
deer tick
8. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
osteogenesis imperfecta
impacted fracture
deer tick
hernia
9. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.
carpal tunnel syndrome
osteoarthritis
marfan syndrome
osteoporosis
10. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
marfan syndrome
hyperkyphosis
parasthesia
impacted fracture
11. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.
anaerobic metabolism
baker cysts
ehlers-danlos syndrome
epitenon
12. Torn muscle fibers
plantar fasciitis
osteoblasts
strain
temporomandibular joint disorders
13. Bone bends and partially breaks
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
impacted fracture
osteogenesis imperfecta
greenstick fracture
14. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles
comminuted fracture
endomysium
muscular dystrophy
ganglion cysts
15. 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.
hyperkyphosis
osteopenia
marfan syndrome
talangiectasia
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.
de quervain tenosynovitis
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
epitenon
osteogenesis imperfecta
17. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)
amphiarthroses
fracture
peyronie disease
annulus fibrosus
18. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times
ganglion cysts
hyperlordosis
contraindicate
annulus fibrosus
19. Hardening or thickening of the skin
dislocation
temporomandibular joint disorders
scleroderma
diarthroses
20. Freely movable joints
pes cavus
aerobic metabolism
fascicles
diarthroses
21. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands
dupuytren contracture
plantar fibromatosis
raynaud phenomenon
esophogeal dysmotility
22. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers
thoracic outlet syndrome
sclerodactyly
calcinosis
fascicles
23. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine
myofascial pain syndrome
epitenon
ankylosing spondylitis
degenerative disc disease
24. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium
epimysium
osteoporosis
whiplash
plantar fasciitis
25. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called
parasthesia
esophogeal dysmotility
fibromyalgia
fascicles
26. Literally means 'porous bones'
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
calcinosis
patellofemoral syndrome
osteoporosis
27. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles
myofascial pain syndrome
osteoporosis
hypermobile joints
temporomandibular joint disorders
28. What muscles are associated with shin splints?
rheumatoid arthritis
immobility
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
internal disc disruption
29. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations
talangiectasia
fracture
myofascial pain syndrome
peyronie disease
30. 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
osteopenia
marfan syndrome
annulus fibrosus
rheumatoid arthritis
31. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
myasthenia gravis
aerobic metabolism
synarthroses
tibial tuberosity
32. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
plantar fasciitis
hypermobile joints
bruxism
rheumatoid arthritis
33. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot
ehlers-danlos syndrome
avascular osteonecrosis
plantar fasciitis
fracture
34. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
pes planus
anaerobic metabolism
muscular dystrophy
bruxism
35. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen
incomplete fracture
synarthroses
annulus fibrosus
anaerobic metabolism
36. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine
spondylosis
tinel's test
avascular osteonecrosis
wright and adsons
37. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
scoliosis
pes cavus
myofascial pain syndrome
internal disc disruption
38. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.
carpal tunnel syndrome
postural deviation
diarthroses
osteoarthritis
39. Bone builders
raynaud phenomenon
temporomandibular joint disorders
plantar fasciitis
osteoblasts
40. The shaft of long bones
muscular dystrophy
diaphysis
fracture
osteoarthriits
41. Massage on myositis ossificans?
locally contraindicated
phalen's maneuver
spondylosis
osteogenesis imperfecta
42. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin
myofascial pain syndrome
osteogenesis imperfecta
epimysium
scleroderma
43. X linked
fracture
myositis ossificans
greenstick fracture
muscular dystrophy
44. Also known as synovial sheath
avascular osteonecrosis
aerobic metabolism
gout
epitenon
45. Inflammation can be controlled by
myositis ossificans
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
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dupuytren contracture
46. Form small bumps that usually appear on the hand - wrist - or ankle. not usually painful.
ganglion cysts
wright and adsons
spondylosis
scleroderma
47. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
internal disc disruption
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
bursa
carpal tunnel syndrome
48. Overdeveloped lumbar curve
tinel's test
scleroderma
osteoarthritis
hyperlordosis
49. Overdeveloped thoracic curve
yes - be careful not to overtreat
parasthesia
hyperkyphosis
hyperlordosis
50. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands
myofascial pain syndrome
sclerodactyly
spasms - cramps
impacted fracture