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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






2. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






4. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated






5. Teeth grinding






6. Shattering of the broken bone






7. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






9. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






10. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot






11. Carries lyme disease






12. Bone bends and partially breaks






13. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






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






15. Bone builders






16. Dupuytren contracture also called






17. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






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






19. 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.






20. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






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






22. Injury and damage to tendons






23. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






24. 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






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






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






27. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






28. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






29. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






30. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






31. Osteoarthritis in the spine






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. Taller than average with very long fingers






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

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38. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






39. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






40. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






41. Injured ligament






42. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






43. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






45. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot






46. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






47. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage






48. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles






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






50. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage