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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated






2. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






3. Osteoarthritis in the spine






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






9. The shaft of long bones






10. Spider veins






11. 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






12. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






14. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






15. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






16. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






17. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






18. Significant bone thinning






19. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath






20. Lateral curve of the spine






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






22. 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.






23. Fractures easily






24. 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






25. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.






26. Chronic gastric problems






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






28. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






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






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






32. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






33. Freely movable joints






34. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






35. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






36. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






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






38. Discomfort walking UPstairs






39. Also known as synovial sheath






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






41. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






42. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






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






44. Torn muscle fibers






45. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






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






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






48. A dysfunctional bite






49. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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