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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)
talangiectasia
locally contraindicated
scleroderma
amphiarthroses
2. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
locally contraindicate
postural deviation
parasthesia
ganglion cysts
3. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
myasthenia gravis
yes - be careful not to overtreat
hyperkyphosis
patellofemoral syndrome
4. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope
ganglion cysts
endomysium
anaerobic metabolism
myasthenia gravis
5. Injury and damage to tendons
fracture
nucleus pulposus
tendinopathies
ganglion cysts
6. 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
avascular osteonecrosis
malocclusion
patellofemoral syndrome
fracture
7. 'flat feet'
pes planus
fibromyalgia
talangiectasia
osgood-schlatter disease
8. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis
disc disease
de quervain tenosynovitis
osteopenia
ganglion cysts
9. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet
spasms - cramps
gout
thrombosis
PRICES
10. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
plantar fasciitis
wright and adsons
fibromyalgia
shin splints
11. Teeth grinding
patellofemoral syndrome
talangiectasia
myofibers
bruxism
12. Inflammation can be controlled by
PRICES
myositis ossificans
shin splints
anaerobic metabolism
13. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage
patellofemoral syndrome
rheumatoid arthritis
spondylosis
lactic acid
14. 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
disc disease
myasthenia gravis
fascicles
diaphysis
15. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand
osteoclasts
bullseye
fascicles
dupuytren contracture
16. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
dupuytren contracture
calcitonin
hernia
spondylosis
17. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called
raynaud phenomenon
fascicles
baker cysts
myofibers
18. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.
carpal tunnel syndrome
myositis ossificans
raynaud phenomenon
deer tick
19. Baker cysts pose the threat of
thrombosis
thoracic outlet syndrome
epimysium
sclerodactyly
20. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated
ganglion cysts
bunion
myofibers
osgood-schlatter disease
21. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
avascular osteonecrosis
aerobic metabolism
tendinopathies
osteogenesis imperfecta
22. Hardening or thickening of the skin
myositis ossificans
plantar fibromatosis
carpal tunnel syndrome
scleroderma
23. Chronic gastric problems
patellar tendonitis
pes cavus
parasthesia
esophogeal dysmotility
24. Torn muscle fibers
strain
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
scleroderma
25. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium
thrombosis
spondylosis
muscular dystrophy
osteoporosis
26. Discomfort walking UPstairs
epigastric hernia
patellar tendonitis
myositis ossificans
osgood-schlatter disease
27. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
marfan syndrome
incomplete fracture
baker cysts
cauda equina
28. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated
dupuytren contracture
fibromyalgia
talangiectasia
dislocation
29. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm
carpal tunnel syndrome
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
osteoporosis
thoracic outlet syndrome
30. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)
epitenon
palmar fascitis
whiplash
internal disc disruption
31. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.
myasthenia gravis
carpal tunnel syndrome
myasthenia gravis
tinel's test
32. 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
lyme disease
shin splints
disc disease
fibromyalgia
33. Fractures easily
scleroderma
osteogenesis imperfecta
anaerobic metabolism
ankylosing spondylitis
34. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts
palmar fascitis
osgood-schlatter disease
wright and adsons
locally contraindicated
35. A collection of genetic disorders that lead to problems with connective tissues. it affects the musculoskeletal - cardiovascular - and integumentary systems.
fracture
pes planus
ehlers-danlos syndrome
ganglion cysts
36. What muscles are associated with shin splints?
pes planus
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
hernia
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
37. Freely movable joints
spondylosis
scleroderma
epimysium
diarthroses
38. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other
immobility
degenerative disc disease
impacted fracture
spondylosis
39. Injured ligament
myositis ossificans
osteogenesis imperfecta
sprain
avascular osteonecrosis
40. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5
avascular osteonecrosis
cauda equina
marfan syndrome
spondylosis
41. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
bursitis
hypermobile joints
shin splints
esophogeal dysmotility
42. Also known as synovial sheath
degenerative disc disease
epitenon
fibromyalgia
bunion
43. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles
plantar fibromatosis
myofascial pain syndrome
ankylosing spondylitis
annulus fibrosus
44. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts
epimysium
plantar fibromatosis
calcitonin
spondylosis
45. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc
phalen's maneuver
hyperlordosis
annulus fibrosus
simple fracture
46. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine
ankylosing spondylitis
plantar fibromatosis
wright and adsons
thrombosis
47. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
lactic acid
osteoblasts
bursa
diaphysis
48. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant
ganglion cysts
fascicles
rheumatoid arthritis
lactic acid
49. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies
carpal tunnel syndrome
scleroderma
spondylosis
fibromyalgia
50. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands
endomysium
raynaud phenomenon
osteoarthritis
hypermobile joints