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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






2. Inflammation of the bursae






3. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






4. Teeth grinding






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






6. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands






7. Significant bone thinning






8. Bone clearers






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






10. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






11. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium






12. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






13. 'flat feet'






14. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






15. 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






16. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






18. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






19. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand






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






21. Baker cysts _____________ massage






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






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






24. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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

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26. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






27. Injured ligament






28. 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.






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






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






31. Shattering of the broken bone






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






33. Spider veins






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






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






36. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






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






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






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






40. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






42. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






43. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






44. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






45. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea






46. 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.






47. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






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






49. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






50. Also known as synovial sheath