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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






2. 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






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






4. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






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






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






7. 'flat feet'






8. Degenerative joint disease






9. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






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






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






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. 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






14. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






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






16. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






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






18. Bone builders






19. Inflammation of the bursae






20. Literally means 'porous bones'






21. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs






22. Carpal tunnel test - holding the wrist in flexion for 1 minute

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23. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






24. Osteoarthritis in the spine






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






27. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful






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






29. Torn muscle fibers






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






31. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






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






38. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






39. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






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






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






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






43. Dupuytren contracture also called






44. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






45. Massage on myositis ossificans?






46. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






47. Taller than average with very long fingers






48. 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.






49. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






50. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)







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