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Massage Therapy Pathology

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






2. 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






3. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






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






5. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






6. Spider veins






7. Literally means 'porous bones'






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






9. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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

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






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






13. 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






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






15. 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.






16. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






18. Taller than average with very long fingers






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






20. Injured ligament






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






22. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






23. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






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






25. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






26. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






27. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






28. Teeth grinding






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






30. Significant bone thinning






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






32. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






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






34. X linked






35. Baker cysts pose the threat of






36. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






37. Hardening or thickening of the skin






38. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






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






41. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






42. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






43. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






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






45. Shattering of the broken bone






46. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






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






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






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






50. Bone bends and partially breaks