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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. Massage on myositis ossificans?






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






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






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






5. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






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






7. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






9. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






11. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






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






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






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


15. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






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






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






18. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






19. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






20. Literally means 'porous bones'






21. A dysfunctional bite






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






23. 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






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






25. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






26. Osteoarthritis in the spine






27. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






28. Injured ligament






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






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






31. Degenerative joint disease






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






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






34. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






35. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






36. 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.






37. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






38. The shaft of long bones






39. Lateral curve of the spine






40. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.






41. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






43. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






44. Discomfort walking UPstairs






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






46. 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.






47. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






48. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






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