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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. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






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






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






4. Teeth grinding






5. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






6. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






7. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






9. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






10. X linked






11. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






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

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17. Carries lyme disease






18. Bone builders






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






20. Inflammation of the bursae






21. Degenerative joint disease






22. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






24. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






25. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






26. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






27. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






28. Fractures easily






29. 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.






30. Chronic gastric problems






31. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






32. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






33. Taller than average with very long fingers






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






35. Literally means 'porous bones'






36. Torn muscle fibers






37. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






39. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






41. Lateral curve of the spine






42. 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






43. Bone clearers






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






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






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






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






48. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






49. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






50. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times