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Massage Therapy Pathology

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






2. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






4. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






6. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






8. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






9. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






10. Freely movable joints






11. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






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






13. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






14. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






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






16. Discomfort walking UPstairs






17. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






18. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






19. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






20. Lateral curve of the spine






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






22. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






23. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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

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25. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






26. Osteoarthritis in the spine






27. Literally means 'porous bones'






28. Also known as synovial sheath






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






30. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. Chronic gastric problems






37. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






38. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






39. Injury and damage to tendons






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






41. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






42. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






43. Teeth grinding






44. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






45. Genetic defect leading to problems in the construction of fibrillin - a connective tissue fiber. All connective tissues are affected with the most serious occuring in the skeleton - cardiovascular system - and eyes.






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






47. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






48. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






49. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






50. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times