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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 nucleus pulposus or the surrounding anulus fibrosus of an intervetebral disc protrudes - putting pressure on nerve roots - the cauda equina - or the spinal cord






2. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






3. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






4. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






5. A group of genetic disorders that affect the formation of type I collagen fibers. it results in bones that fracture easily - along with decreased muscle mass - ligament laxity - postural deviations - and several other problems.






6. Literally means 'porous bones'






7. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones






8. X linked






9. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






10. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






11. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






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






13. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






14. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






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






17. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






18. Also known as synovial sheath






19. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






20. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium






21. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






22. Inflammation of the bursae






23. Dupuytren contracture also called






24. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






25. Bone builders






26. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






27. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet






28. 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






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






30. Discomfort walking UPstairs






31. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'






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






33. Torn muscle fibers






34. Injury and damage to tendons






35. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






36. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






37. Carries lyme disease






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






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






40. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






41. Chronic gastric problems






42. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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


44. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.






45. Hardening or thickening of the skin






46. 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.






47. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.






48. Teeth grinding






49. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






50. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath