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Massage Therapy Pathology

Instructions:
  • 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. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'






2. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies






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






4. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.






5. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






6. A dysfunctional bite






7. Inflammation of the bursae






8. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






10. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.






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






12. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






13. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






14. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






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






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






18. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






19. Injury and damage to tendons






20. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






21. 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






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






23. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






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






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






26. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






27. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






29. Freely movable joints






30. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






31. Injured ligament






32. Degenerative joint disease






33. 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.






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






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






36. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






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






38. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






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






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






41. Spider veins






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






43. 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.






44. Hardening or thickening of the skin






45. The shaft of long bones






46. Also known as synovial sheath






47. 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






48. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






49. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






50. Taller than average with very long fingers