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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. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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. X linked






4. Significant bone thinning






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






6. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






7. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






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






10. Dupuytren contracture also called






11. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






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






14. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






15. Bone clearers






16. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






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






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






19. 'flat feet'






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






21. Injury and damage to tendons






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






23. Teeth grinding






24. 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.






25. 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.






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






27. Lateral curve of the spine






28. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






29. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






31. A dysfunctional bite






32. Torn muscle fibers






33. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






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


35. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






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






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






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






39. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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






41. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






42. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






43. 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






44. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






45. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






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






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






48. Injured ligament






49. Massage on myositis ossificans?






50. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis