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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Inflammation can be controlled by






2. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






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






4. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






5. Baker cysts _____________ massage






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






7. Baker cysts pose the threat of






8. Freely movable joints






9. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






10. 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.






11. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






12. 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






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






14. Significant bone thinning






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






16. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






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






18. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






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

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20. Hardening or thickening of the skin






21. A condition in which blood supply to an area of bone is interrupted and the bone tissue consequently dies...occuring most frequently at the head of the femur






22. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






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






24. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






26. 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.






27. Injury and damage to tendons






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






29. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






31. Shattering of the broken bone






32. Fractures easily






33. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






34. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






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






36. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






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






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






39. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






41. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






42. Also known as synovial sheath






43. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






44. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






45. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






46. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






47. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






48. Bone clearers






49. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






50. 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.