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Massage Therapy Pathology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.
bursa
gout
osteoarthritis
carpal tunnel syndrome
2. Fractures easily
fibromyalgia
cauda equina
osteogenesis imperfecta
hernia
3. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful
locally contraindicated
postural deviation
tibial tuberosity
carpal tunnel syndrome
4. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
postural deviation
spasms - cramps
baker cysts
muscular dystrophy
5. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers
calcinosis
malocclusion
locally contraindicated
rheumatoid arthritis
6. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash
muscular dystrophy
bullseye
de quervain tenosynovitis
myositis ossificans
7. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen
anaerobic metabolism
bursa
plantar fasciitis
temporomandibular joint disorders
8. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
muscular dystrophy
synarthroses
aerobic metabolism
annulus fibrosus
9. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.
rheumatoid arthritis
endomysium
paget disease
myofibers
10. Significant bone thinning
myasthenia gravis
comminuted fracture
osteopenia
spasms - cramps
11. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw
plantar fibromatosis
temporomandibular joint disorders
parasthesia
phalen's maneuver
12. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'
strain
osgood-schlatter disease
lyme disease
spasms - cramps
13. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage
bruxism
patellofemoral syndrome
impacted fracture
plantar fasciitis
14. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant
lactic acid
scleroderma
degenerative disc disease
phalen's maneuver
15. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)
bullseye
whiplash
rheumatoid arthritis
parasthesia
16. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc
nucleus pulposus
epitenon
lyme disease
sprain
17. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing
myasthenia gravis
osteogenesis imperfecta
plantar fasciitis
parasthesia
18. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________
myofibers
osteoporosis
carpal tunnel syndrome
immobility
19. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts
patellofemoral syndrome
osgood-schlatter disease
sprain
whiplash
20. Massage on myositis ossificans?
locally contraindicated
fibromyalgia
impacted fracture
patellofemoral syndrome
21. Nucleus protrudes through the annulus but stays within the boudaries of the whole disc.
internal disc disruption
bursitis
myofascial pain syndrome
endomysium
22. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope
marfan syndrome
endomysium
tinel's test
synarthroses
23. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands
parasthesia
myasthenia gravis
diaphysis
raynaud phenomenon
24. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues
fibromyalgia
talangiectasia
osteogenesis imperfecta
patellofemoral syndrome
25. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation
myositis ossificans
compound fracture
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
bunion
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.
osteogenesis imperfecta
parasthesia
epigastric hernia
wright and adsons
27. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
shin splints
parasthesia
thoracic outlet syndrome
plantar fasciitis
28. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations
fibromyalgia
myofascial pain syndrome
thrombosis
bunion
29. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
avascular osteonecrosis
diarthroses
hypermobile joints
muscular dystrophy
30. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)
calcitonin
osteoarthriits
cauda equina
epimysium
31. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc
sclerodactyly
annulus fibrosus
hyperlordosis
whiplash
32. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies
osteoarthriits
deer tick
myofibers
spondylosis
33. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
pes cavus
carpal tunnel syndrome
cauda equina
nucleus pulposus
34. Overdeveloped lumbar curve
spondylosis
diaphysis
hyperlordosis
osteoporosis
35. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
tenosynovitis
spasms - cramps
yes - be careful not to overtreat
esophogeal dysmotility
36. Form small bumps that usually appear on the hand - wrist - or ankle. not usually painful.
yes - be careful not to overtreat
raynaud phenomenon
ganglion cysts
spondylosis
37. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine
osteoarthriits
bursa
spondylosis
malocclusion
38. 'flat feet'
osteogenesis imperfecta
plantar fasciitis
spondylosis
pes planus
39. Literally means 'porous bones'
annulus fibrosus
internal disc disruption
ganglion cysts
osteoporosis
40. Any kind of broken or cracked bone
fibromyalgia
fracture
bursitis
tibial tuberosity
41. Bone bends and partially breaks
scoliosis
osteoporosis
greenstick fracture
palmar fascitis
42. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles
gout
myofascial pain syndrome
de quervain tenosynovitis
osteoarthriits
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
baker cysts
rheumatoid arthritis
temporomandibular joint disorders
amphiarthroses
44. Practically exclusive to youth athletes
peyronie disease
osgood-schlatter disease
marfan syndrome
plantar fibromatosis
45. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
tibial tuberosity
tinel's test
incomplete fracture
fibromyalgia
46. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight
greenstick fracture
raynaud phenomenon
dislocation
myofibers
47. Chronic gastric problems
bruxism
esophogeal dysmotility
osgood-schlatter disease
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48. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine
postural deviation
aerobic metabolism
ganglion cysts
diarthroses
49. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
spasms - cramps
osteoporosis
hernia
myofascial pain syndrome
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
plantar fasciitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
disc disease
de quervain tenosynovitis