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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






2. Bone clearers






3. 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






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






5. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant






6. 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






7. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






8. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






9. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






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






12. Injury and damage to tendons






13. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






14. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






15. Osteoarthritis in the spine






16. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






17. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






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






19. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






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






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






22. Shattering of the broken bone






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






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






25. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






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






27. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






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






29. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






30. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






31. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






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






33. A dysfunctional bite






34. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






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






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

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37. X linked






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






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






40. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






41. Significant bone thinning






42. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






43. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






44. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






46. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






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






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






50. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion