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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Inflammation of the bursae






2. Torn muscle fibers






3. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






4. 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.






5. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles






6. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






7. 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






8. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






9. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






15. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






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






17. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






18. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






19. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






20. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






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






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






23. 'flat feet'






24. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






25. Literally means 'porous bones'






26. 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






27. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






28. Osteoarthritis in the spine






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






30. Hardening or thickening of the skin






31. Lateral curve of the spine






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






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






34. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






35. 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






36. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






37. Taller than average with very long fingers






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






39. Spider veins






40. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






42. PRICES






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






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






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






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






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






48. Injured ligament






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






50. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc







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