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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






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






3. 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.






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






5. A dysfunctional bite






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






7. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






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






9. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






10. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






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






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






13. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






14. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






15. The shaft of long bones






16. Lateral curve of the spine






17. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






18. Teeth grinding






19. Osteoarthritis in the spine






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






21. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






22. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






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






24. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles






25. Dupuytren contracture also called






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






27. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






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






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






30. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






31. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






32. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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

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34. Fractures easily






35. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






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






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






38. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






39. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






40. Carries lyme disease






41. Baker cysts _____________ massage






42. Bone clearers






43. X linked






44. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






46. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






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






48. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






50. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation