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Massage Therapy Pathology

Instructions:
  • 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. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






3. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






4. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






5. Taller than average with very long fingers






6. Baker cysts _____________ massage






7. Fractures easily






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






9. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated






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






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






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






13. Spider veins






14. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






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






17. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






18. 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






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






20. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






21. Carries lyme disease






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






23. Freely movable joints






24. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






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






26. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






27. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






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






29. 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.






30. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






31. Literally means 'porous bones'






32. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






33. Significant bone thinning






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






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






36. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






37. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






39. X linked






40. The shaft of long bones






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






42. Inflammation of the bursae






43. Inflammation can be controlled by






44. Shattering of the broken bone






45. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






46. A dysfunctional bite






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






48. Bone clearers






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






50. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw