MASSAGE STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
nucleus pulposus
inner gelatinous nucleus that gives the disc its elasticity and compressibility
Hypertension
general term for high blood pressure anything over 140s/90d
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A collection of signs/symptoms that include functional problems with the digestive system;
especially the colon.
Lupus
Autoimmune rheumatic disease in which your immune system attacks its own cells and tissues.
Lymphoma
cancer that grows in lymph
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system.
Muscular Dystrophy
Group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Collection of signs/symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in
muscles.
Myositis Ossificans
Muscle inflammation with bone formation/or bony deposits in soft tissue (calcium deposit)
, Osteoarthritis
Joint inflammation brought about by wear/tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage.
Osteoporosis
"Porous bones". In this condition calcium is pulled off the bones faster than it is
replaced, leaving them thin, brittle, and prone to injury.
Patellofemoral Syndrome
A condition in which the patellar cartilage becomes irritated as it contacts the femoral cartilage
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Umbrella term for an infection anywhere in the upper reproductive tract of women.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral nerves are damaged through lack of circulation, chemical imbalance, trauma;
Or exposure to pathogens or toxic substances.
Plantar Fasciitis
Degeneration of collagen at the plantar fascia causing pain.
Post Polio Syndrome
A progressive muscular weakness that develops 10-40 years after an initial infection with the
Polio virus.
Postural Deviations
Overdeveloped Thoracic or Lumbar curves(hyperkyphosis/hyperlordosis) or a lateral curve in the
spine.
Raynaud's Syndrome
Defined by episodes of vasospasm of the arterioles in fingers, toes,nose, ears, and lips. Usually
cold to the touch.
vasospasm
MUSCULAR TWITCHING OF A VESSEL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
nucleus pulposus
inner gelatinous nucleus that gives the disc its elasticity and compressibility
Hypertension
general term for high blood pressure anything over 140s/90d
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A collection of signs/symptoms that include functional problems with the digestive system;
especially the colon.
Lupus
Autoimmune rheumatic disease in which your immune system attacks its own cells and tissues.
Lymphoma
cancer that grows in lymph
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system.
Muscular Dystrophy
Group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Collection of signs/symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in
muscles.
Myositis Ossificans
Muscle inflammation with bone formation/or bony deposits in soft tissue (calcium deposit)
, Osteoarthritis
Joint inflammation brought about by wear/tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage.
Osteoporosis
"Porous bones". In this condition calcium is pulled off the bones faster than it is
replaced, leaving them thin, brittle, and prone to injury.
Patellofemoral Syndrome
A condition in which the patellar cartilage becomes irritated as it contacts the femoral cartilage
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Umbrella term for an infection anywhere in the upper reproductive tract of women.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral nerves are damaged through lack of circulation, chemical imbalance, trauma;
Or exposure to pathogens or toxic substances.
Plantar Fasciitis
Degeneration of collagen at the plantar fascia causing pain.
Post Polio Syndrome
A progressive muscular weakness that develops 10-40 years after an initial infection with the
Polio virus.
Postural Deviations
Overdeveloped Thoracic or Lumbar curves(hyperkyphosis/hyperlordosis) or a lateral curve in the
spine.
Raynaud's Syndrome
Defined by episodes of vasospasm of the arterioles in fingers, toes,nose, ears, and lips. Usually
cold to the touch.
vasospasm
MUSCULAR TWITCHING OF A VESSEL
