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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. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






2. Degenerative joint disease






3. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






4. Dupuytren contracture also called






5. Taller than average with very long fingers






6. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






7. Discomfort walking UPstairs






8. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






10. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






11. Fractures easily






12. Lateral curve of the spine






13. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






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






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






16. Baker cysts _____________ massage






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. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'






19. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






20. Bone clearers






21. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






22. X linked






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






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






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






26. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






27. Torn muscle fibers






28. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






29. Injury and damage to tendons






30. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






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






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






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






34. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis






35. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine






36. 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






37. 'flat feet'






38. Injured ligament






39. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






40. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






41. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






42. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






43. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






44. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






45. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






46. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing






47. Shattering of the broken bone






48. 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






49. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands






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