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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






2. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






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






4. Dupuytren contracture also called






5. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






7. 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.






8. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






9. Baker cysts pose the threat of






10. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






11. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






12. Teeth grinding






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






14. Taller than average with very long fingers






15. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






16. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






17. 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






18. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






19. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






20. 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






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






22. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






23. Degenerative joint disease






24. Discomfort walking UPstairs






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






26. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






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






28. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






30. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






31. Fractures easily






32. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






33. 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.






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






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






36. Massage on myositis ossificans?






37. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.






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






39. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






40. Injured ligament






41. Spider veins






42. Injury and damage to tendons






43. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






44. Lateral curve of the spine






45. Also known as synovial sheath






46. 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.






47. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue






48. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






49. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






50. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)