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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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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. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






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






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






4. Hardening or thickening of the skin






5. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






6. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






8. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






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






10. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






11. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






13. Inflammation can be controlled by






14. 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






15. 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






16. 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.






17. Bone builders






18. Taller than average with very long fingers






19. PRICES






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






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






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






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






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






25. Fractures easily






26. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






27. Baker cysts pose the threat of






28. The shaft of long bones






29. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






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






31. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






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






33. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






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






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






36. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






37. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






39. Osteoarthritis in the spine






40. Baker cysts _____________ massage






41. Significant bone thinning






42. 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






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






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






45. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






46. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






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






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






49. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






50. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash