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Massage Therapy Pathology

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






2. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






3. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.






4. 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






5. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






6. Bone clearers






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






8. Shattering of the broken bone






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






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






11. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






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






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






15. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






16. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






17. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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






19. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated






20. Injured ligament






21. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






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






23. Torn muscle fibers






24. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






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






26. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






27. Dupuytren contracture also called






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






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






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






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






32. Fractures easily






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






34. Carries lyme disease






35. Freely movable joints






36. Discomfort walking UPstairs






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






38. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage






39. 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.






40. PRICES






41. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






42. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






43. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






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






45. X linked






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

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47. Inflammation of the bursae






48. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






50. Degenerative joint disease