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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






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






3. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






4. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands






5. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles






6. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot






7. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






8. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






9. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






11. Discomfort walking UPstairs






12. 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






13. Baker cysts pose the threat of






14. Degenerative joint disease






15. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






16. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






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






18. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.






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






20. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






22. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






23. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage






24. 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.






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






26. X linked






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






28. Carries lyme disease






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






30. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.






31. Freely movable joints






32. Hardening or thickening of the skin






33. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated






34. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






35. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






36. Also known as synovial sheath






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






38. 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






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


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






41. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






42. Fractures easily






43. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






44. Lateral curve of the spine






45. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)






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






47. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






48. Teeth grinding






49. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






50. Injured ligament