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Massage Therapy Pathology

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






2. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






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






4. Torn muscle fibers






5. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






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






8. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






10. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






11. Bone clearers






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






13. Also known as synovial sheath






14. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






15. Degenerative joint disease






16. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs






17. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






18. 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.






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






20. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






21. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






22. Teeth grinding






23. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






24. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






26. Shattering of the broken bone






27. Freely movable joints






28. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






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






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






31. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






33. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






34. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






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






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






37. Dupuytren contracture also called






38. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






39. Spider veins






40. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






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






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






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






44. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






45. 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






46. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






47. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






48. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






49. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






50. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles