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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Carries lyme disease






2. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






3. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






4. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






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






6. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






7. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine






8. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






9. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






10. The shaft of long bones






11. 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






12. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






13. Also known as synovial sheath






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






15. Injury and damage to tendons






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






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






18. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






19. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






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






22. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






23. The nucleus pulposus or the surrounding anulus fibrosus of an intervetebral disc protrudes - putting pressure on nerve roots - the cauda equina - or the spinal cord






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






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






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






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






28. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






29. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






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






31. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






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






33. Bone bends and partially breaks






34. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






35. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






37. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






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






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






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






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






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






43. Inflammation of the bursae






44. Literally means 'porous bones'






45. 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






46. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






47. Osteoarthritis in the spine






48. Taller than average with very long fingers






49. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






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







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