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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. 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.






3. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






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






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






6. Injured ligament






7. Carries lyme disease






8. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude






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






10. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones






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






12. Torn muscle fibers






13. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






15. 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.






16. 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.






17. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






18. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






19. Hardening or thickening of the skin






20. Freely movable joints






21. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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






23. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






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






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






26. Literally means 'porous bones'






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






28. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






29. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






30. 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






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






32. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






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






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






35. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






36. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






37. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






39. Bone builders






40. The shaft of long bones






41. Massage on myositis ossificans?






42. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






43. X linked






44. Also known as synovial sheath






45. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






47. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






48. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






49. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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