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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






2. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






4. Injured ligament






5. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






6. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






7. The shaft of long bones






8. 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






9. Bone builders






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






11. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






12. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






13. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






14. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






15. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






16. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






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






19. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






20. 'flat feet'






21. Carpal tunnel test - holding the wrist in flexion for 1 minute

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22. Injury and damage to tendons






23. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






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






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






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






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






29. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called






30. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






31. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.






32. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






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






34. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






35. Carries lyme disease






36. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






37. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






38. Bone clearers






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






40. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






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






42. Freely movable joints






43. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






45. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






46. Literally means 'porous bones'






47. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






48. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






49. Spider veins






50. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests