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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Dupuytren contracture also called






2. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






3. 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.






4. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






6. 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






7. Lateral curve of the spine






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






9. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






10. Carpal tunnel test - tapping on the inside of wrist

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11. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






12. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






13. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






14. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea






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






16. Fractures easily






17. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






19. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






20. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






21. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






22. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






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






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






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






26. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






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






28. Also known as synovial sheath






29. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






30. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






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






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






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






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






35. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






36. Shattering of the broken bone






37. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






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






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






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






41. 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






42. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot






43. Significant bone thinning






44. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






45. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues






46. PRICES






47. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






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






50. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage