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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






2. A dysfunctional bite






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






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






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






6. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






7. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






8. Lateral curve of the spine






9. Massage on myositis ossificans?






10. Inflammation of the bursae






11. 'flat feet'






12. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






13. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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






15. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






17. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






19. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






20. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






21. Torn muscle fibers






22. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






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






24. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






25. 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.






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






27. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






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






30. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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

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

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33. The shaft of long bones






34. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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






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






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






38. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






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






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






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






42. Discomfort walking UPstairs






43. Also known as synovial sheath






44. X linked






45. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium






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






47. Literally means 'porous bones'






48. Injury and damage to tendons






49. Degenerative joint disease






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