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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Significant bone thinning






2. Degenerative joint disease






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






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






5. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






6. 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






7. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






8. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. Taller than average with very long fingers






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






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






18. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






19. 'flat feet'






20. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






22. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






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






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






25. 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.






26. Inflammation can be controlled by






27. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






28. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






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






30. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






32. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






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






34. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






35. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






36. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






37. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






38. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






39. Bone clearers






40. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






42. The shaft of long bones






43. Chronic gastric problems






44. Discomfort walking UPstairs






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






46. Teeth grinding






47. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






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

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49. 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.






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