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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude






3. A dysfunctional bite






4. Inflammation of the bursae






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






6. Bone clearers






7. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






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






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






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






11. Lateral curve of the spine






12. Hardening or thickening of the skin






13. X linked






14. Freely movable joints






15. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






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






17. Bone bends and partially breaks






18. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






19. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






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






22. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.






23. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






24. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






25. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






26. Dupuytren contracture also called






27. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






29. Inflammation can be controlled by






30. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing






31. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






32. Literally means 'porous bones'






33. 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.






34. A collection of genetic disorders that lead to problems with connective tissues. it affects the musculoskeletal - cardiovascular - and integumentary systems.






35. PRICES






36. Massage on myositis ossificans?






37. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






39. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






40. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.






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






42. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






43. 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.






44. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue






45. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






47. Bone builders






48. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






49. Degenerative joint disease






50. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs