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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






2. Torn muscle fibers






3. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






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






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






7. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






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






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






10. 'flat feet'






11. Carries lyme disease






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






13. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






14. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






15. 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.






16. 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






17. Injury and damage to tendons






18. Spider veins






19. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






21. Taller than average with very long fingers






22. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






23. 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.






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






25. A dysfunctional bite






26. PRICES






27. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






28. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot






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






30. Massage on myositis ossificans?






31. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






32. Teeth grinding






33. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






34. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






35. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






36. 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






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






38. Inflammation of the bursae






39. Chronic gastric problems






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






41. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






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






44. Freely movable joints






45. Bone clearers






46. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






48. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






49. Osteoarthritis in the spine






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