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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Carpal tunnel test - holding the wrist in flexion for 1 minute


2. Chronic gastric problems






3. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






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






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






6. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'






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






8. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






9. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.






10. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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






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






13. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






14. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






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






16. Bone builders






17. Dupuytren contracture also called






18. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






19. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






20. Osteoarthritis in the spine






21. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






22. 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.






23. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






24. Teeth grinding






25. Injury and damage to tendons






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






27. 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






28. Fractures easily






29. Also known as synovial sheath






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






31. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






32. Significant bone thinning






33. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






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






35. Spider veins






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






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






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






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






40. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






41. Carries lyme disease






42. Literally means 'porous bones'






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






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






45. Baker cysts pose the threat of






46. A dysfunctional bite






47. Bone bends and partially breaks






48. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






49. 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.






50. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine