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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Baker cysts _____________ massage






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






3. Osteoarthritis in the spine






4. Also known as synovial sheath






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






6. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






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






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






9. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






10. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






11. Literally means 'porous bones'






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






13. Inflammation can be controlled by






14. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






16. Taller than average with very long fingers






17. The shaft of long bones






18. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






19. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






20. Hardening or thickening of the skin






21. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






22. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






23. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






24. Torn muscle fibers






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






26. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






27. 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.






28. Spider veins






29. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






30. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly






31. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






32. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






33. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






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






35. A dysfunctional bite






36. Discomfort walking UPstairs






37. Freely movable joints






38. 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






39. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






41. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






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






43. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






44. PRICES






45. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






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






48. 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.






49. Degenerative joint disease






50. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests