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Action of frontalis
Draws the scalp anteriorly, raises the brow, wrinkles the skin horizontally
Action of Platysma
Draws lower lip infer. and post. as in pouting. Depresses lower lip. (opening mouth)
Attachment of Platysma
Origin-Facia over deltoid and pec. major.
Insertion-Mandible, muscle at angle of mouth and skin of lower face.
Synergist to Lattisimus
Teres Major
Action of Lattisimus
Extends, adducts & rotates arm medially @ shoulder. Draws Arm inferiorly and posteriorly.
(EARM)
Widest muscle of the back
Lattisimus
Action of Deltoid
Flex, medial & lateral rotation, abduct, extends
(all but adduction)
Origin of Deltoid
Acromial of clavical, acromial and spine of scapula
Action of Coracobrachialis
Flexes & adducts arm @ shoulder
Contra-lateral rotator's
multifidi, rotatores,SCM, scalenes, semispinalis thoracic & capitis
(Mr. SSS)
Muscles that attach on the Mastoid
SCM, splenius, longissimus
Actions of Rectus Abdominis
Flexes vertebral column (especially lumbar) compresses abdomen in defecation, urination, forced inhalation and childbirth
Insertion of Rectus Abdominis
Cartilage of ribs 5-7 and xiphoid process
Insertion of Biceps
Radial Tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
Action of Anconeus
Extends forearm @ elbow
(Initiates)
What is the common insertion for Pronator & Supinator
Radius
Action of Pec Major
Flex, adducts, rotates medially.
(FARM)
Action of Brachialis
Flexes forearm at elbow
Muscles of the medial epicondyle
(5)
Flexor carpi radialis,flexor carpi ulnaris, Palmaris longus, Flexor digitorum superficialis, Pronator Teres
Muscles of the lateral epicondyle
(5)
Extensor carpi radialis brevis & longus, extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi,
Action of Piriformis
Laterally rotates and abducts thigh at hip joint
Insertion of Piriformis
Greater Trochanter
Action of Quadratus Lumborum
Pulls 12th ribs inferiorly in forced inhalation, fix 12th ribs to prevent elevation during deep inhalation, helps extend lumbar portion of vertebral column, laterally flex vertebral column
Attachments of Quad. Lumborum
O-Iliac crest and iliolumbar Ligament

I-12th rib and first four lumbar vertebrae
Attachments of Serratus Anterior
O-Superior 8 or 9 ribs

I-Vertebral border and angle of scapula
Common action of pec. major, Deltoid and coracobrachialis
Flexes arm at shoulder joint
Action of Temporalis
Elevates and retracts Mandible
Insertion of Temporalis
Coronoid Process and ramus of mandible
Action of Lateral Pterygoid
Protracts and depresses mandible as in opening the mouth. Moves mandible from side to side.
Action of Superior Oblique
Moves eyeball inferiorly, laterally and rotates it medially
Action of Genioglossus
Depresses the tongue and thrust it anteriorly.
(protraction)
Action of Obicularis Oris
Closes and protrudes the lips (kissing), Compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech.
Action of Masseter
Elevates mandible as in closing mouth
Action of Medial Pterygoid
Elevates and protracts mandible and moves mandible from side to side
What two muscles form a sling around the mandible?
(M&M muscles)
Masseter and Medial Pterygoid
Action of Buccinator
Presses cheeks against teeth and lips as in whistling, blowing and sucking. Draws corners of mouth laterally and assist in mastication
Action of Digastric
Elevates hyoid and depresses mandible
Action of Supraspinatus
Assist Deltoid in abducting the arm at shoulder
What is the most surgically repaired rotator cuff muscle?
Supraspinatus
Action of Infraspinatus
Laterally rotates arm at shoulder
Antagonist to Infraspinatus
Lattisimus Dorsi
Action of Subscapularis
Medial rotates arm at shoulder
Insertion of Subscapularis
Lesser tubercle of humerus
Action of Teres Minor
Laterally rotates and extends the arm at shoulder
Muscles of Deep, forced inhalation
Rectus Abdominus, Quadratus Lumborum, internal intercostals
Muscles of normal respiration
External Intercostals
Action of External Oblique
compress the abdomen, flex and rotate vertebral column
Stomach contents back up (reflux) into the inferior portion of the esophagus when the lower esophageal sphincter fails to close adequately after food has entered the stomach is what?
Gerd
Disease of the entire GI tract in which a person reacts to stress by developing symptoms with alternating patterns of diarrhea and constipation is what?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A group of disorders caused by an inability to produce or use insulin. There are two types, one is caused by absolute deficiency of insulin, another is not from a shortage of insulin, but because target cells become less sensitive to it.
Diabetes types I & II
An infection of part of the urinary system or the presence of large numbers of microbes in urine.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
The growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. The tissue enters the pelvic cavity via the open uterine tubes and may be found in several sites.
Endometriosis
A collective term for any extensive bacterial infection of the pelvic organs, especially the uterus, uterine tubes or ovaries which causes pelvic soreness, lower back pain, abdominal pain and urethritis.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
A type of respiratory disorder characterized by chronic and recurrent obstruction of the airflow, which increases airway resistance. Principal types are emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Inflammation of the mucous membranes due to allergic reaction or infection.
Sinusitis
A thickening and loss of elasticity that leads to a hardening of the arterial wall
Arteriosclerosis
A very low platelet count resulting in increased bleeding tendency.
Thrombocytopenia
Absence of menstruation
Amenorrhea
Painful menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
The termination of the menstrual cycle
Menopause
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YOU GO GIRLS!!! WE MADE IT THIS FAR AND WILL GO ALL THE WAY!!!
Normal physiological process; the periodic discharge of blood, tissue fluid, mucus and epithelial cells that usually last for 5 days. Caused by a sudden reduction in estrogen and progesterone.
Menstruation
Sequence of events that normally includes fertilization, implantation, embryonic growth and fetal growth which terminates at birth.
Pregnancy
CNS depressants broken down into 2 classes-Centrally acting and peripherally acting, Used to treat acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions and muscle spasticity associated with MS, cerebral palsy, stroke and spinal cord injuries.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
(Flexeril and Dantrolene)
Used to decrease inflammation. Decreased pain sensation requires extra caution in the depth of any massage stroke used
NSAID'S (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)
Sypatholytic drugs; vasodilators; angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Are used to treat hypertension since they act to reduce blood pressure. Centrally-acting sympathetic nervous system inhibitors. Direct vasodilators.
Antihypertensive Drugs
(Sympatholytic, Vasodilating, Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors)
Used to reduce the ability of the blood to clot.
Anticoagulant Drugs
(Heparin, Warfarin, Coumadin)
Are called the clot-busting medication, and is designed to dissolve the blood clot that is causing the heart attack, thereby reopening the blood flow to the heart muscle.
Antithrombolytics
Drugs that decrease fever
Antipyretics
(Aspirin, Acetaminophen, NSAIDS)
Drugs that decrease pain. Common drug names: Acetaminophen, NSAIDS, Morphine
Analgesics
If subscapula is contracted, what is on a stretch?
Infraspinatus
A massage therapist may use external application of water, ice/cold, heat, mechanical devices and...
Topical solutions
A massage therapist may treat TMJ dysfunction (including work in the mouth) if client has been directly referred for such treatment in writing by a...
Physician, Dentist or Chiropractor
A licensed massage therapist must display her ___ in a visible place in office, or must keep the ___ ___ with her wherever she is practicing
Certificate
Wallet License
Attending a seminar is considered?
Standards of practice
Accepting responsibility to do no harm, etc. is considered
Code of Ethics
Directly acting upon the tissue, physically pushing the blood & lymph through the veins and lymph channels is...
Mechanical effect
Influencing the nervous system to make a therapeutic change in vascular activity (increasing or decreasing blood flow), glandular activity (Stimulating sweat or oil glands) and causing a muscular contraction is...
Reflexive effect
Biochemical change in tissue such as cellular exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the cellular level is...
Metabolic/chemical effect
Conduct guidelines, and are most commonly set by professional organizations.Mostly broad and vaque
Code of Ethics
According to scope of practice a massage therapist may take written or verbal inquiry, visual inspection including observing range of motion, touch and the taking of pulse, temperature and...
Blood Pressure
According to scope of practice, massage therapy DOES NOT include application of diathermy, electrical neuromuscular stimulation or...
Ultrasound
Ling developed a system of movements he called "gymnastics" which later became...
Swedish Massage
Chaitow developed which modality?
Neuromuscular
Upledger developed which modality?
Craniosacral Therapy
Implies that people are seeking this type of practitioner rather than going to an allopathic physician.
Alternative Medicine
Implies that the alternative practices could work along with more conventional medicine for the benefit of the client.
Complementary Medicine
To look at the whole picture, all of the things affecting the health of the person including spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and environmental factors.
Holistic
Combines complementary and alternative medicine with allopathic medicine.
Intergrative Medicine
Often the first choice, or at least on the top of the list for patients using integrative medicine.
Massage
Sometimes defined as medically prescribed massage performed with the intention of improving pathologies diagnosed by a physician.
Medical Massage
When filing a claim, a massage therapy must be considered to be medically...
Standardized and necessary
Finding out from the insurance adjuster that the massage services are covered on the client's policy is...
Verification or Authorization
This form is designed so that the information that it contains will transfer to the insurance claim form.
Client Intake Form
May be part of the intake form or a separate document.
Medical history form
This is required to share confidential information with insurance companies, physicians or attorneys.
Medical information release form
This states that the client is responsible for any fees not covered by insurance
Agreement for payment form
This instructs the insurance carrier to pay the therapist directly for services billed.
Assignment of benefits form
This is a clients written authorization for professional services based on adequate information from the massage therapist about the massage, expectations, potential benefits, possible undesired effects and professional and ethical responsibility.
Informed consent form
This will contain current findings related to the physicians's diagnosis.
Initial assessment form