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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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1. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine
ankylosing spondylitis
fibromyalgia
baker cysts
gout
2. Degenerative joint disease
diarthroses
carpal tunnel syndrome
osteoarthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
3. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________
sprain
immobility
scleroderma
thoracic outlet syndrome
4. Dupuytren contracture also called
ganglion cysts
palmar fascitis
hypermobile joints
scoliosis
5. Taller than average with very long fingers
myasthenia gravis
marfan syndrome
osteoclasts
esophogeal dysmotility
6. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage
yes - be careful not to overtreat
de quervain tenosynovitis
spondylosis
greenstick fracture
7. Discomfort walking UPstairs
carpal tunnel syndrome
bullseye
malocclusion
patellar tendonitis
8. Overdeveloped thoracic curve
carpal tunnel syndrome
hyperkyphosis
osteoarthritis
diaphysis
9. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage
osteoarthritis
osteoporosis
patellofemoral syndrome
raynaud phenomenon
10. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)
synarthroses
fracture
internal disc disruption
muscular dystrophy
11. Fractures easily
osteoporosis
osgood-schlatter disease
bursa
osteogenesis imperfecta
12. Lateral curve of the spine
dislocation
carpal tunnel syndrome
scoliosis
bursitis
13. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep
cauda equina
osteoarthritis
fibromyalgia
tinel's test
14. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called
calcinosis
sprain
lyme disease
fascicles
15. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers
lactic acid
parasthesia
calcinosis
paget disease
16. Baker cysts _____________ massage
scleroderma
paget disease
locally contraindicate
ankylosing spondylitis
17. 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
spondylosis
sprain
disc disease
calcitonin
18. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'
fascicles
carpal tunnel syndrome
lyme disease
osteogenesis imperfecta
19. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw
degenerative disc disease
annulus fibrosus
PRICES
temporomandibular joint disorders
20. Bone clearers
osteoclasts
endomysium
ankylosing spondylitis
synarthroses
21. Practically exclusive to youth athletes
osgood-schlatter disease
osteopenia
bursitis
spondylosis
22. X linked
epitenon
osteoporosis
muscular dystrophy
osgood-schlatter disease
23. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium
fracture
marfan syndrome
osteoporosis
bunion
24. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)
osteoarthriits
spondylosis
fascicles
de quervain tenosynovitis
25. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot
avascular osteonecrosis
epitenon
plantar fasciitis
myasthenia gravis
26. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5
tinel's test
tenosynovitis
spondylosis
cauda equina
27. Torn muscle fibers
fracture
strain
diaphysis
osteogenesis imperfecta
28. What muscles are associated with shin splints?
bruxism
locally contraindicated
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
marfan syndrome
29. Injury and damage to tendons
dislocation
tendinopathies
pes cavus
epitenon
30. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc
annulus fibrosus
patellofemoral syndrome
simple fracture
aerobic metabolism
31. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet
patellofemoral syndrome
gout
tendinopathies
tinel's test
32. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles
amphiarthroses
avascular osteonecrosis
ganglion cysts
greenstick fracture
33. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
calcinosis
degenerative disc disease
muscular dystrophy
myositis ossificans
34. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis
marfan syndrome
phalen's maneuver
peyronie disease
plantar fibromatosis
35. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine
postural deviation
disc disease
tendinopathies
ganglion cysts
36. 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
tenosynovitis
incomplete fracture
tendinopathies
avascular osteonecrosis
37. 'flat feet'
hypermobile joints
myositis ossificans
sclerodactyly
pes planus
38. Injured ligament
scleroderma
sprain
bursitis
degenerative disc disease
39. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis
phalen's maneuver
calcinosis
diaphysis
de quervain tenosynovitis
40. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine
epitenon
spondylosis
osteoarthritis
aerobic metabolism
41. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other
disc disease
avascular osteonecrosis
impacted fracture
hyperkyphosis
42. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts
calcitonin
fascicles
bursitis
scleroderma
43. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________
bruxism
ganglion cysts
contraindicate
myositis ossificans
44. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)
amphiarthroses
raynaud phenomenon
ganglion cysts
lactic acid
45. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
raynaud phenomenon
muscular dystrophy
tibial tuberosity
myasthenia gravis
46. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing
myasthenia gravis
spasms - cramps
raynaud phenomenon
bursitis
47. Shattering of the broken bone
patellofemoral syndrome
myofascial pain syndrome
comminuted fracture
tinel's test
48. 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
pes planus
fibromyalgia
diaphysis
shin splints
49. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands
sclerodactyly
amphiarthroses
incomplete fracture
contraindicate
50. Form small bumps that usually appear on the hand - wrist - or ankle. not usually painful.
ganglion cysts
hyperlordosis
marfan syndrome
osteopenia