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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. Teeth grinding






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






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






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






5. Dupuytren contracture also called






6. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones






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






8. Inflammation of the bursae






9. Torn muscle fibers






10. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






11. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






12. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






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






14. Also known as synovial sheath






15. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






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






17. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. Carries lyme disease






23. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






24. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






25. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






26. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






27. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






28. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






29. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






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






31. Literally means 'porous bones'






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






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






34. 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.






35. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






36. Bone clearers






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






38. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






39. 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






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






41. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






42. Injured ligament






43. Spider veins






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






45. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






46. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






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






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






50. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests