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Massage Therapy Pathology

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






2. Bone clearers






3. 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.






4. Taller than average with very long fingers






5. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






7. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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






9. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






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






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






12. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






13. Spider veins






14. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






15. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






17. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






18. 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






19. Also known as synovial sheath






20. Chronic gastric problems






21. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






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






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






24. Discomfort walking UPstairs






25. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






26. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






27. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






29. Freely movable joints






30. Literally means 'porous bones'






31. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






33. The shaft of long bones






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






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






36. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.






37. Degenerative joint disease






38. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






40. Fractures easily






41. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






42. PRICES






43. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






44. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






45. Osteoarthritis in the spine






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






47. Bone builders






48. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






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






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