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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.






2. Fractures easily






3. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful






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






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






6. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






7. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






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






10. Significant bone thinning






11. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






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






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






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






15. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






16. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






17. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing






18. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






20. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






22. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






23. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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






25. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






26. 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.






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






28. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






29. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






30. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)






31. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






32. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






33. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






34. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






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






37. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






38. 'flat feet'






39. Literally means 'porous bones'






40. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






41. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






43. 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






44. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






45. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






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






47. Chronic gastric problems






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






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






50. 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