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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • 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. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues






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






3. 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.






4. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






5. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






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






7. Bone clearers






8. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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

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






11. 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






12. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






13. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues






14. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






15. Carpal tunnel test - tapping on the inside of wrist

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






17. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






18. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






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






21. Discomfort walking UPstairs






22. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






23. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






24. 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.






25. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






30. Teeth grinding






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






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






33. Taller than average with very long fingers






34. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.






35. The shaft of long bones






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






37. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






39. Also known as synovial sheath






40. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






41. Shattering of the broken bone






42. Torn muscle fibers






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






44. Carries lyme disease






45. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






46. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






47. A dysfunctional bite






48. Bone builders






49. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles






50. What muscles are associated with shin splints?