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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






3. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






4. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






5. Injury and damage to tendons






6. 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






7. 'flat feet'






8. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






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. Teeth grinding






12. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






14. 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






15. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand






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






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






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






19. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






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






22. Hardening or thickening of the skin






23. Chronic gastric problems






24. Torn muscle fibers






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






26. Discomfort walking UPstairs






27. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






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






29. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






30. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






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






32. 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






33. Fractures easily






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






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






36. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






37. Freely movable joints






38. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






39. Injured ligament






40. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






41. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






42. Also known as synovial sheath






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






44. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






45. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






46. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






47. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






49. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






50. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands