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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
phalen's maneuver
myasthenia gravis
myofibers
fascicles
2. 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.
marfan syndrome
aerobic metabolism
spondylosis
pes planus
3. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope
endomysium
synarthroses
thrombosis
degenerative disc disease
4. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)
fibromyalgia
amphiarthroses
synarthroses
wright and adsons
5. Lateral curve of the spine
baker cysts
tenosynovitis
scoliosis
osteoarthritis
6. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________
hernia
wright and adsons
ganglion cysts
osteoarthriits
7. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot
muscular dystrophy
scleroderma
tenosynovitis
plantar fibromatosis
8. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated
myositis ossificans
bunion
peyronie disease
bullseye
9. Baker cysts _____________ massage
osteoarthriits
locally contraindicate
calcinosis
bunion
10. X linked
fascicles
muscular dystrophy
cauda equina
annulus fibrosus
11. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)
osteoarthriits
tibial tuberosity
epitenon
hyperkyphosis
12. Taller than average with very long fingers
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
marfan syndrome
myasthenia gravis
sclerodactyly
13. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
calcitonin
sclerodactyly
phalen's maneuver
tenosynovitis
14. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for
rheumatoid arthritis
hypermobile joints
diaphysis
plantar fasciitis
15. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests
whiplash
osteoporosis
wright and adsons
osteogenesis imperfecta
16. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.
rheumatoid arthritis
greenstick fracture
carpal tunnel syndrome
osteoclasts
17. Significant bone thinning
osteopenia
epigastric hernia
comminuted fracture
wright and adsons
18. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)
calcinosis
synarthroses
yes - be careful not to overtreat
wright and adsons
19. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies
fibromyalgia
fascicles
spondylosis
strain
20. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
spondylosis
osteoarthritis
immobility
parasthesia
21. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues
simple fracture
fibromyalgia
scoliosis
tinel's test
22. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
compound fracture
myofascial pain syndrome
aerobic metabolism
annulus fibrosus
23. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight
myofibers
hyperlordosis
diarthroses
osteoarthritis
24. Bone builders
bursitis
osteoblasts
plantar fasciitis
locally contraindicated
25. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen
lyme disease
cauda equina
phalen's maneuver
anaerobic metabolism
26. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine
simple fracture
fibromyalgia
calcinosis
spondylosis
27. A dysfunctional bite
malocclusion
thrombosis
marfan syndrome
plantar fibromatosis
28. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
diarthroses
scleroderma
dislocation
bullseye
29. 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
bursa
lactic acid
rheumatoid arthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
30. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.
degenerative disc disease
pes planus
carpal tunnel syndrome
amphiarthroses
31. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc
fascicles
anaerobic metabolism
annulus fibrosus
pes cavus
32. Any kind of broken or cracked bone
whiplash
fracture
osteopenia
peyronie disease
33. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis
peyronie disease
ganglion cysts
wright and adsons
baker cysts
34. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
bursitis
pes cavus
paget disease
hypermobile joints
35. Teeth grinding
bruxism
ganglion cysts
synarthroses
ganglion cysts
36. 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
spondylosis
hernia
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37. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
raynaud phenomenon
carpal tunnel syndrome
hypermobile joints
myasthenia gravis
38. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles
ganglion cysts
shin splints
deer tick
nucleus pulposus
39. Torn muscle fibers
talangiectasia
tenosynovitis
strain
rheumatoid arthritis
40. Osteoarthritis in the spine
spondylosis
carpal tunnel syndrome
wright and adsons
osteopenia
41. Discomfort walking UPstairs
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
patellar tendonitis
spondylosis
epimysium
42. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)
ganglion cysts
myasthenia gravis
scleroderma
whiplash
43. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand
talangiectasia
carpal tunnel syndrome
osteogenesis imperfecta
dupuytren contracture
44. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage
patellofemoral syndrome
thrombosis
plantar fibromatosis
esophogeal dysmotility
45. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.
degenerative disc disease
cauda equina
ganglion cysts
osteoclasts
46. Carries lyme disease
anaerobic metabolism
deer tick
osteogenesis imperfecta
simple fracture
47. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________
scleroderma
disc disease
immobility
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
48. Massage on myositis ossificans?
hyperlordosis
locally contraindicated
myasthenia gravis
dislocation
49. Inflammation of the bursae
impacted fracture
diarthroses
rheumatoid arthritis
bursitis
50. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc
ankylosing spondylitis
greenstick fracture
malocclusion
nucleus pulposus