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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • 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. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






2. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






4. Osteoarthritis in the spine






5. Chronic gastric problems






6. 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






7. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






8. Massage on myositis ossificans?






9. Also known as synovial sheath






10. A dysfunctional bite






11. Torn muscle fibers






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






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

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14. Injury and damage to tendons






15. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






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






17. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






18. Taller than average with very long fingers






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






20. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






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






22. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






23. Baker cysts pose the threat of






24. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






25. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






26. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






27. 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






28. Literally means 'porous bones'






29. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






30. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






31. 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.






32. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly






33. 'flat feet'






34. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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






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






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






38. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






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






40. Carries lyme disease






41. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues






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






43. Inflammation of the bursae






44. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






45. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






47. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis






48. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






49. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






50. Bone builders