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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
annulus fibrosus
osgood-schlatter disease
diaphysis
bursa
2. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc
nucleus pulposus
osteoclasts
thrombosis
endomysium
3. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium
osteoporosis
talangiectasia
yes - be careful not to overtreat
myasthenia gravis
4. Dupuytren contracture also called
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
palmar fascitis
plantar fasciitis
phalen's maneuver
5. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)
amphiarthroses
osteoclasts
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deer tick
6. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers
calcinosis
endomysium
annulus fibrosus
myositis ossificans
7. 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
ankylosing spondylitis
tinel's test
anaerobic metabolism
8. Any kind of broken or cracked bone
fracture
ganglion cysts
postural deviation
osteoporosis
9. Baker cysts pose the threat of
aerobic metabolism
thrombosis
epimysium
ganglion cysts
10. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen
thoracic outlet syndrome
palmar fascitis
fascicles
anaerobic metabolism
11. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests
spondylosis
osteoporosis
talangiectasia
wright and adsons
12. Teeth grinding
tibial tuberosity
bruxism
tenosynovitis
bursa
13. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot
nucleus pulposus
plantar fasciitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
phalen's maneuver
14. Taller than average with very long fingers
cauda equina
marfan syndrome
osgood-schlatter disease
impacted fracture
15. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)
marfan syndrome
synarthroses
aerobic metabolism
osteoporosis
16. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for
rheumatoid arthritis
scleroderma
plantar fasciitis
aerobic metabolism
17. 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
raynaud phenomenon
osteogenesis imperfecta
disc disease
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
18. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw
anaerobic metabolism
temporomandibular joint disorders
myasthenia gravis
parasthesia
19. Overdeveloped thoracic curve
shin splints
strain
hyperkyphosis
palmar fascitis
20. 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
bursa
bullseye
muscular dystrophy
21. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.
lyme disease
carpal tunnel syndrome
myositis ossificans
immobility
22. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands
raynaud phenomenon
bursitis
degenerative disc disease
patellofemoral syndrome
23. Degenerative joint disease
osteoarthritis
fibromyalgia
amphiarthroses
thoracic outlet syndrome
24. Discomfort walking UPstairs
fibromyalgia
spondylosis
fracture
patellar tendonitis
25. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage
osteogenesis imperfecta
lactic acid
postural deviation
patellofemoral syndrome
26. Practically exclusive to youth athletes
endomysium
lactic acid
annulus fibrosus
osgood-schlatter disease
27. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage
parasthesia
locally contraindicate
thoracic outlet syndrome
osteoarthritis
28. Inflammation can be controlled by
diarthroses
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
fascicles
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29. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
esophogeal dysmotility
parasthesia
synarthroses
epimysium
30. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations
anaerobic metabolism
myofascial pain syndrome
raynaud phenomenon
fibromyalgia
31. Fractures easily
osteogenesis imperfecta
tenosynovitis
thoracic outlet syndrome
amphiarthroses
32. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
hypermobile joints
spondylosis
plantar fasciitis
dislocation
33. 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.
sprain
epigastric hernia
compound fracture
patellar tendonitis
34. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.
hyperkyphosis
baker cysts
talangiectasia
diaphysis
35. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.
bullseye
myositis ossificans
carpal tunnel syndrome
degenerative disc disease
36. Massage on myositis ossificans?
immobility
locally contraindicated
locally contraindicate
fascicles
37. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
locally contraindicate
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shin splints
osteoarthritis
38. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight
osgood-schlatter disease
myofibers
pes planus
patellofemoral syndrome
39. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle
bruxism
spasms - cramps
incomplete fracture
malocclusion
40. Injured ligament
patellofemoral syndrome
sprain
carpal tunnel syndrome
postural deviation
41. Spider veins
hypermobile joints
talangiectasia
ankylosing spondylitis
amphiarthroses
42. Injury and damage to tendons
epimysium
tendinopathies
myofascial pain syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome
43. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus
osgood-schlatter disease
postural deviation
patellofemoral syndrome
epigastric hernia
44. Lateral curve of the spine
ehlers-danlos syndrome
disc disease
scoliosis
osteopenia
45. Also known as synovial sheath
lyme disease
yes - be careful not to overtreat
epitenon
endomysium
46. 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.
osteopenia
talangiectasia
osteoarthritis
osteogenesis imperfecta
47. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
impacted fracture
myasthenia gravis
muscular dystrophy
scleroderma
48. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis
wright and adsons
de quervain tenosynovitis
plantar fasciitis
osteoarthriits
49. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm
myofascial pain syndrome
thoracic outlet syndrome
disc disease
tenosynovitis
50. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)
spondylosis
ganglion cysts
malocclusion
whiplash