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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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1. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






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






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






4. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






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






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






7. Carries lyme disease






8. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






9. Inflammation can be controlled by






10. 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.






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






12. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






13. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






14. 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






15. Chronic gastric problems






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






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






18. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






19. Lateral curve of the spine






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

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21. Baker cysts pose the threat of






22. 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.






23. Shattering of the broken bone






24. Fractures easily






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






26. The shaft of long bones






27. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






28. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






29. Bone clearers






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






31. 'flat feet'






32. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






34. Bone bends and partially breaks






35. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






36. Taller than average with very long fingers






37. Injured ligament






38. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






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






41. Inflammation of the bursae






42. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






43. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






44. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






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






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






48. Discomfort walking UPstairs






49. Freely movable joints






50. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion