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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






2. A collection of genetic disorders that lead to problems with connective tissues. it affects the musculoskeletal - cardiovascular - and integumentary systems.






3. Fractures easily






4. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated






5. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






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






8. Complications: nodules on the sclera of eyes - dry eyes and mouth - pleuritis - inflammation of pericardial sac - hepatitis (infl. of liver) - vasculitis - bursitis - anemia - Raynaud syndrome






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






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






11. Spider veins






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






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






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






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






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






17. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






18. 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.






19. Bone builders






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






21. 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






22. Also known as synovial sheath






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






24. Torn muscle fibers






25. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






26. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






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






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






30. 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






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






32. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






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






34. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






35. Shattering of the broken bone






36. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






37. PRICES






38. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






39. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






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






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






43. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






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. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






47. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






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






49. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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