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Metabolic Syndrome is ?

Signs and warnings related to Heart Disease and Diabetes

An objectively observable indication of a disease or disorder

Sign

Low Density Lipoproteins are associated with Artherosclerosis because they:


a. Carry cholesterol from blood into the foam cells


b. Carry cholesterol from foam cells to the blood


c. Carry cholesterol from liver into blood


d. Carry cholesterol from foam cells into liver

A

Rectus Femoris - Origin


a. Ischial tuberosity & ramus of ischium


b. Long: AIIS Short: Upper margin acetabulum


c. Ischial Tuberosity


d. AIIS

B

Functions of the cerebral cortex (4)

Interpret messages, memory, language, emotions

What hormone stimulates ovulation?

Luteinizing hormone

In what cultures was seated massage depicted in print centuries ago?

Egypt, Japan

Enzyme that cleans up Acetylcholine left in the synaptic cleft after muscle contraction?

Acetylcholenesterase

Which bones can be palpated from 4 surfaces: palmar, dorsal, radial and ulnar?


a. Carpals


b. metacarpals


c. radius & ulna


d. Phalanges

A

Match the following:


1. Earth A. Pungent


2. Metal B. Sour


3. Fire C. Sweet


4. Wood D. Bitter


5. Water E. Salty

C A D B E

Active from 1-3 pm


a. large intestine


b. kidney


c. pericardium


d. small intestine

D

Osteopathic Medicine founder:


a. David Palmer


b. Emil Vodder


c. Andrew Taylor Still


d. Dr. William Fitzgerald

C

Large Intestine used for (10):


CCDEFGHNST

Constipation; Cough; Diarrhea; Elbow, arm, shoulder, neck pain; Facial Paralysis; Grief; Headache; Nasal Congestion; Sore Throat; Toothache

Abnormally decreased tonicity tension or strength

Hypotonia

Subjective abnormalities that are reported by the patient

Symptoms

Bitter


a. Metal


b. Earth


c. Water


d. Fire


e. Wood

D

Anger


a. Metal


b. Earth


c. Water


d. Fire


e. Wood

E

Responsible for relationship between various organs that regulate water


a. Lung


b. Spleen


c. Large Intestine


d. Triple Warmer

D

Enlarged prostate that is not malignant.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Infraspinatus - Action


a. Lateral rotation & extension of humerus


b. Retracts & downward rotation of scapula


c. Abducts humerus and stabilizes head of humerus


d. Abduct humerus

A

A biological agent capable of causing a disease.

Pathogen

Which muscle?


Action: Extends 2nd-5th fingers, Flex 2nd-5th fingers


Origin: Surfaces of Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons


Insert: Extensor Aponeurosis on dorsal surface of phalanges


Nerve: 2nd-3rd Median and 4th-5th Ulnar

Lumbricals of the hand

Rotates Atlanto-Axial Joint


a. Oblique Capitis Superior


b. Oblique Capitis Inferior


c. Rhomboid Minor


d. Splenius Cervicis

B

Coracobrachialis - Action


a. medial rotation humerus


b. flex, horizontal adduct, medial rotate


c. flex & adduct humerus


d. retract & downward rotate scapula

C

Which of the following meridians is responsible for regulating the flow of blood?


a. Bladder


b. Triple Heater


c. Pericardium


d. Spleen

D

What bony landmark accomondates hand & wrist extensors?

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

What system contains the cranial and spinal nerves?

Peripheral Nervous System

What bony landmark is along the lateral edge of the iliac crest with a subtle widening?


It designates the boundary between the origins of?

Iliac Tubercle


Tensor Fascia Latae


Gluteus Medius

The condition of having either an insufficient supply of red blood cells or an insufficient or somehow functionally impaired supply of hemoglobin within those cells, or both.

Anemia

Adductor Magnus Origin

Inferior Pubic Ramus, Ramus of Ischium, Ischial Tuberosity

Crosses front of the ankle just proximal to malleoli?

Superior Extensor Retinaculum

Pronator Quadratus - Origin


a. distal 1/4 anterior radius


b. medial epicondyle humerus


c. flexor retinaculum, trapezium, & scaphoid


d. distal 1/4 anterior ulna

D

White blood cells that protect body from parasitic infections; play role in allergic reactions

Eosinophils

Organelles containing digestive enzymes that engulf & digest bacteria and cellular debris

Lysosomes

Area of neurological activity that when stimulated or stressed, transforms into an area of high neurological activity with referred sensations to other parts of the body,

Trigger Point

Holds Acromion & Coracoid Process of Scapula to protect rotator cuff tendons & subacromial bursa from direct trauma.

Coracoacromial Ligament

Emotional Release and _______ are therapeutic benefits of Hellerwork.


a. Postural Balance


b. Vertebral Subluxation correction


c. reduction of scars


d. zone therapy

A

What is the current name for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome?

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

A benign epithelial tumor in which cells from glandular structures are derived from glandular epithelium.

Adenoma

Scaphoid and Trapezium tubercles serve as lateral attachment sites for?

Flexor Retinaculum

Deep Tissue Work falls into three categories:

Elbow Work, Stretching, Joint Mobilization

The suffix -stomy, -ostomy means?

Create an opening

The suffix -scope means?

Instrument for examination

Possible deficiencies or excess: abdominal distention, edema enuresis, deafness, tinnitis, swelling of cheeks, congested and sore throat, pain in retroauricular region, shoulder and lateral aspect of arm & elbow


a. Heart


b. Triple Warmer


C. Pericardium


d. Lung

B

Stomach Meridian Ends:

Big Toe

Large Intestine Begins

Index Finger

Small Intestine Ends

Depression anterior to ear

The 4 bilateral flexors of the cervical neck

Longus Capitis, Longus Colli, Sternocleidomastoid, Anterior Scalene

Which of the following actions does a functional group of muscles located within the transverse plane have?


a. Flexion or extension


b. Right or left rotation


c. Abduction or Adduction


d. Right or left lateral flexion

B

Meshwork of erectile tissue?


Shaft with end covered by loose flap called?


Removed via?


The end is called?


Erection _______ response in which arteries of the ______ dilate and _______ constrict; allowing blood flow but blocking ______ outflow

Penis; Prepuce; Circumcision; Glans Penis; parasympathetic; penis; veins; venous

Antidiurectic Hormone. Location and action?

Pituitary Posterior. Decreases urine output and raises blood pressure

What does the SOAP abbreviation pc mean?

After meals

Interruptions in the myelin along an axon that increases neural conduction rate?

Nodes of Ranier

What bony landmarks are located on the proximal end of the tibia?

Medial plateau


Tibial Plateau

What are the three doshas of ayurveda?

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

What bony landmark is located directly inferior to the navel & superior to the genitals?


What attaches?

Pubic Crest


Rectus Abdominis


abdominal aponeurosis

Which of these insert their own genetic codes into host cells genetic codes & feed on them to reproduce?


a. bacteria


b. protozoa


c. viruses


d. fungi

C

Hormone promoting the retension of sodium, which stimulates the reabsorption of more water into the blood plasma.

Aldosterone

Strongest Extender of Hip

Gluteus Maximus

Muscle that attaches to dura mater

Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

Vector born infection of blood cells?


From a bite from an infected?


It is a type of what anemia?


Malaria


Female mosquito


Hemolytic Anemia

Which is not a contraindication for massage?


a. Fever


b. Acute Arthritis


c. Acne


d. Tendonitis

D

Massage movement that goes away from the direction of the heart is described as


a. Centripetal


b. Centrifrugal


c. Abduction


d. Adduction

B

Which is an osteopathic based form of body therapy that deals with chronic injuries and structural imbalances?


a. Transverse Friction Massage


b. Ortho-bionomy


c. Reflexology


d. Trager

B

A list of standards to assist the professional in making good decisions while conducting day to day responsibilities within their scope of practice.

Standards of Practice

Which draping requires full sized double flat sheet minimum 80"


a. diaper


b. top cover


c. Gait Assessment


d. full sheet

D

Mother of Trigger Point Therapy


a. Janet Travell


b. Eunice D Ingham


c. Dr. Tiffany Fields

A

Who brought the swedish movement cure to Russia in 1837?

M. Lebron

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Insertion


a. Base of 2nd Metacarpal


b. Base of 5th metacarpal


c. Base of middle phalanges & of 4 fingers and extensor expansion of 4 fingers


d. Distal 4th anterior radius

A

Any disease causing organism (5 types)

Virus, Bacteria, Prion, Fungus, Mite/Lice

Which muscle?


Action: Flex 5th finger, assist opposition 5th


Origin: Hook of Hamate & Flexor Retinaculum


Insert: Base of proximal phalange 5th, palmar surface


Nerve: Ulnar

Flexor Digiti Minimi

Consciousness


a. 3rd eye


b. Sacral


c. Crown


d. Heart

C

What are the deep rotator 6 muscles of the hip?

Piriformis


Quadratus Femoris


Gemellus Inferior


Gemellus Superior


Obturator Internus


Obturator Externus

Gluteus Maximus Origin


a. Iliac Crest, Ilium between superior & middle gluteal lines


b. posterior sacrum, ilium, superior gluteal line of Ilium


c. Posterior crest posterior to ASIS


d. Posterior Ilium between middle & inferior gluteal lines

B

Transforming food into energy and regulating the maintenance of the body's blood. Controls the raising of Qi


a. Spleen


b. Small Intestine


c. Pericardium


d. Gall Bladder

A

Adductor Longus - Action


a. Adduct Hip


b. Adduct hip and assist flex & medial rotate hip


c. Assist flex, medial rotate knee


d. Flex hip, if thigh fixed, flex trunk at hip

B

A textbook published in 1900 by?


Revised in 1913 by?


Describes classic swedish massage techniques

Albert Hoffa


Max Bohm

Imbalance in the musculoskeletal system resulting in improper movement patterns

Biomechanical Dysfunction

Repetitive involuntary, sometimes sustained contractions of the muscles?


Two types?

Dystonia


Focal


segmental

Lateral Pterygoid - Action


a. flex neck, lateral flex same side, rotate opposite side


b. closes jaw, assists protraction, lateral jaw to opposite side


c. depresses mandible, draws lip down


d. closes eyelid

B

Movement of particles across a cellular membrane involving pressure

Filtration

Rapidly progressive, agressive form of leukemia characterized by DNA mutations in stem cells that produce bone marrow lymphocytes.


Bone marrow activity ________ & immune system function is ____________

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, slows, crippled

Condition in which the bronchial tubes become structurally damaged, leading to permanent dilation & excessive production of mucous. Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, productive coughing & possible clubbing of finger.

Bronchiecstasis

Largest gland in the body?


Lies under?


Name 2 functions

Liver,


Stomach


Metastasizes protein, detoxes blood

Anemia where bone marrow makes multitudes of abnormal cells rather than being suppressed altogether. Can be precancerous condition.

Myelodysplastic

Liver Meridian ends

Chest

Windpipe called?


______ airway to ________. Begins at ________ and ends at junction of ______ main bronchi (right & ______). ______________ rings

Trachea, Main, lungs,glottis, two, left, cartiliginous

Elbow area

Cubital

Study of the structure of an organism

Morphology

Flexor Digitorum Brevis Origin


a. lower 2/3 lateral shaft fibula


b. calcaneus


c. anterior distal fibula


d. upper 2/3 head & lateral shaft of fibula

B

Longus Capitis Insertion

Inferior base of occipital bone

Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor Origin

Posterior tubercle of C1

Oversees the maintenance of the body's bones. Manifests on the hair of the head.


a. Gall Bladder


b. Heart


c. Kidney


d. Lungs

C

What are the main therapeutic effects of petrissage?


a. rehabilitation of weak muscles & draws blood to area


b. stimulation of nerve & increased circulation


c. drainage of lymph and increased metabolism


d. increased circulation & metabolism

B

What two bones retract the mandible?

Temporalis and Diagastric

What muscle?


Action: Adduct hip, medially rotate hip, assist flex hip


Origin: Inferior Ramus of Pubis


Insert: Pectineal line and medial lip of linea aspera


Nerve: Obturator

Adductor Brevis

Inflammation caused by infection inside the joint capsule.

Systic Arthritis

What is the starting point of the stomach meridian?


a. Inner canthus


b. Heart


c. Ring Finger


D. Alanasi

D

Active 7-9 AM


A. Stomach


b. Bladder


c. Kidney


d. Small Intestine

A

Where are the blockages that lead to heart attack?

Coronary Arteries

A localized collection of extravasated blood, usually clotted

hematoma

Grief/sadness


a. metal


b. earth


c. water


d. fire


e. wood

A

Adductor Longus Origin


a. Anterior sacrum, ischium and obturator foramen


b. anterior pubis


c. posterior ilium - between middle and inferior gluteal lines


d. ischial tuberosity & ramus of ischium

B

What suffix means softening?


What term describes softening of bone?

-malacia


osteomalacia

What muscles are buried deep to the gastrocnemius & soleus on the posterior leg?

Tibialis posterior, Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus

The correct sequence of structures as air passes through the respiratory system


a. nasal sinus, trachea, larnyx, alveoli


b. pharnyx, larnyx, trachea, bronchiole


c. alveoli, sinus, brachi, trachea


d. nasal sinuses, trachea, bronchi, larnyx

B

The process of moving digested products into the blood stream & then into the body's cells

Absorption

What is the large, superior prominence of the body of the talus, wedged between distal ends of the fibula and tibia?

Trochlea of the Talus

What bone in the foot is composed of two phalanges?


The interphalangeal joint is what type of joint?


The 1st metatarsophalangeal joint is what type of joint?

Hallucis


Hinge


Ellipsoid

Splenius Capitis Origin


a. Ligamentum, SP C7-T3


b. Mastoid process & occipital bone


c. upper cervical C1-C3


d. ligamentum nuchae, SP of cervical and thoracic

A

Valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle which is sometimes damaged in rheumatic fever


a. aortic


b. pulmonary


c. tricuspid


d. bicuspid

D

What bone contains the superior gluteal line?

Ilium

Part of the brain that governs muscle tone, coordination, balance, fine & gross motor movements

Cerebellum

Symptoms imbalance: Breast distention, menstrual pain, headache, irritability, inappropriate anger, dizziness, dry, red eyes, & other eye conditions, tendonitis


a. kidney


b. heart


c. liver


d. bladder

C

Demyelinating disorder of peripheral nerves. Begins in the feet and moves proximal. Probably autoimmune in nature, triggers have not been idenitifed.

Guillain Barre Syndrome

Site of cellular respiration

Mitochondria

Progressive inflammatory condition that may affect any part of the GI tract. Deep ulcers, blockages & formation of abnormal passageways (fistulae) in small & large intestine. Abdominal pain in lower right quadrant.

Crohn's Disease

Process by which specialized cells ingest, breakdown & expel harmful microorganisms

Phagocytosis

The renal artery, renal vein and uterus enter or exit the kidneys at the?

Renal Hilus

Who used massage to treat hysteria in Austria?

Sigmond Freud

Who is credited with bringing swedish massage to medical community and naming the terms in French?

Johan Mezger

Lymphatic structure located inferior to the cecum?

Appendix

Frozen shoulder muscle

Subscapularis

The therapist needs to be ____ and _____ before the massage

Centered


Grounded

Dysfunction of lymphatic system?


a. Hepatitis


b. AIDS


c. Tuberculosis


d. Severe acute respiratory syndrome

B

Which describes how massage goal session should be stated:


a. Quantified & qualified


b. based on past massage experiences


c. recorded physical assessment form


d. determined by MT for client

A

An agonist is responsible for:


a. Primary movements


b. opposing muscle movements


c. relaxation response in muscle


d. assisting with primary movements

A

A sensual bond to another that involves choice, mutuality, reciprocity, trust and delight.

Intimacy

Interviewing & well ventilated, hand-washing facilities each area, linen by linen service, 3 different levels concerns:


a. Scented soap


b. lack of barrier free access


c. provided lines


d. silk plants

B

Division of the PNS that is involuntary, supplying the smooth muscles, heart muscle, skin, special senses some proprioceptors, organs and glands

Autonomic Nervous System

Active 9-11 PM


a. spleen


b. lung


c. Triple warmer


d. kidney

C

MT neck ache - reason


a. hands not relaxed


b. externally rotating back foot


c. using upper body strength


d. preference to not sit during massage

C

Meridians on the back of the body


a. yin


b. yang

B

During post assessment, MT identifies shortening of hamstrings did not improve. Where charted?


a. Subjective


b. Objective


c. Analysis


d. Plan

C

What is diverticulitis?


a. inflammation of the small intestine


b. inflammation of the colon


c. pain in the small intestine


d. pain in the stomach

B

What would be most likely the cause of sharp shooting sensation down arm as you palpate axilla?


a. compression of lymph node


b. referred pain from a trigger point


c. muscle spasm


d. compression of brachial plexus

D

The 3 membranes that surround the brain & spinal cord. Located between bone & soft tissue of CNS

Meninges

If I introduce abnormal wear and tear on my joints & experience deterioration of the articular cartilage. I could be diagnosed with:


a. Osgood -Schlatter Disease


b. Osteoporosis


c. Osteoarthritis


d. Gout

C

What brain lobe is the mechanical control of eyesight & integration of visual input with other sensory experience.

Occipital

Sternocleidomastoid insertion


a. manubrium of sternum, medial clavicle


b. mandible, muscles around mouth


c. pterygoid plate


d. mastoid process temporal bone

D

What muscle is an antagonist to pronator teres?

Supinator

Which muscles span the transverse processes of the cervical & lumbar regions?

Intertransversari

Which is NOT a disease/injury of the CNS?


a. Parkinson's Disease


b. multiple sclerosis


c. Guillain Barre Syndrome


d. Cerebral Palsy

C

Inflammation of brain brought by viral infection?

Encephalitis

6 types of synovial joints?

Ball and socket


pivot


hinge


ellipsoid


gliding


Saddle

Which reflex responds when spinal cord says withdraw as in stepping on a tack?

Flexor Reflex

4 muscles of the quadriceps femoris group

Rectus Femoris


Vastus Medialis


Vastus Intermedius


Vastus Lateralis

The pulse of which vessel can be felt medially to the SCM at the level of the hyoid bone?

Carotid Artery

Who devised polarity therapy?

Randolph Stone

Which of the following is a trigger point that is located at musculotendinsosis junctions?


a. golgi


b. perosteal


c. central


d. attachment

D

What does the SOAP abbreviation OA stand for?

Osteoarthritis

How many muscles of the thumb are located at the thenar eminence?


a. 1


b. 2


c. 4


d. 5

C

Which muscle helps to create downward rotation of the scapula


a. levator scapula


b. trapezius


c. subscapularis


d. teres minor

A

Which portion of the latissimus dorsi is easiest to grasp?


a. superior portion


b. inferior portion


c. middle portion next to lateral border


d. medial portion next to head of humerus

C

Common attachment site shared by Teres Major and Latissimus Dorsi


a. Crest of lesser tubercle humerus


b. Greater tubercle humerus


c. infraglenoid fossa


d. deltoid tuberosity

A

What action can you ask someone to perform to contract the entire deltoid


a. medial rotation


b. horizontal adduction


c. abduction


d. flexion

C

What gland produces antidiuretic hormone?


Function

Pituitary Posterior


Decrease urine, increase blood pressure

Which portion of the trapezius elevates the scapula?


a. all


b. upper


c. middle


d. lower

B

The four rotator cuff muscles encompass & stabilize which joint


a. acromioclavicular


b. glenohumeral


c. humeroulnar


d. scapulothoracic

B

Which muscle is an antagonist to itself?


Which actions?

Pectoralis Major


Extend shoulder


Flex shoulder

The origin of deltoid is identical to insertion of which muscle


a. Brachialis


b. Trapezius


c. Supraspinatus


d. Pectoralis Major

B

Quadratus Plantae - Origin


a. base 2nd, 3rd metatarsals


b. 3rd, 4th, 5th MP joint capsules


c. Lateral condyle of tibia & proximal 2/3 of anterior shaft fibula


d. calcaneus

D

Bilateral contraction of the upper fibers of the trapezius will create what movement of the head?


a. lateral flexion


b. flexion


c. rotation


d. extension

D

Which muscle is a complete synergist with Latissimus Dorsi & called Lat's little helper


a. Teres Minor


b. Teres Major


c. Infraspinatus


d. Trapezius

B

Which muscle's dense quality is caused by it's thick, layered fascia?


a. Supraspinatus


b. Infraspinatus


c. Teres Minor


d. Subscapularis

B

Which rotator cuff muscle attaches to lesser tubercle?


a. supraspinatus


b. infraspinatus


c. teres minor


d. subscapularis

D

Sliding laterally off the lateral border of the scapula, you can feel tube shaped belly of which muscle?


a. Teres Minor


b. Infraspinatus


c. Rhomboid Major


d. Subscapularis

A

To access the supraspinatus tendon, you must sink your fingers deep in which muscle?


a. Trapezius


b. Infraspinatus


c. Deltoid


d. Biceps Brachii

C

Posterior Deltoid - Insertion


a. Deltoid tuberosity


b. Greater tubercle


c. medial lip bicipital groove


d. bicipital groove

A

Which muscle is located between vertebral column and scapula


a. Serratus Anterior


b. Rhomboids


c. Levator Scapula


d. Latissimus Dorsi

B

The Rhomboids are superficial to erector spinae & deep to which muscle?


a. trapezius


b. serratus anterior


c. latissimus dorsi


d. levator scapula

A

Which muscle is situated between splenius capitis and posterior scalene muscles on lateral sides of the neck?


a. subclavius


b. rhomboid minor


c. pectoralis minor


d. levator scapula

D

Rhomboid Major Insertion


a. Vertebral border scapula from superior angle to root of spine


b. bicipital groove humerus


c. supraspinous fossa scapula


d. vertebral border of scapula from root to inferior angle

D

Which muscle?


Action: Uni: Laterally flex vertebral column to same side. Bi: Extend vertebral column


Origin: Common tendon thoracolumbar aponeurosis attaches posterior surface of sacrum, iliac crest, SP of lumbar & last 2 thoracic vertebrae


Insert: various posterior ribs, SP & TVP of thoracic & cervical vertebrae & mastoid process

Erector Spinae Group

Lateral flexes spine


a. Intertransversari


b. supraspinatus


c. latissimus dorsi


d. infraspinatus

A

What prefix means eat, devour?


What term describes any cell that ingests foreign material, other cells or microorganisms?

Phag(o)


Phagocyte

What does the SOAP abbreviation PA stand for?

Postural Analysis

What does the SOAP abbreviation sc stand for?

subcutaneous

An infection of the kidney or renal pelvis. Symptoms: burning pain urinating, back pain, fever, chills, nausea & vomitting.

Pyelonephritis

Transverse Abdominis Insertion


a. Abdominal aponeurosis, linea alba, iliac crest


b. abdominal aponeurosis, linea alba, pubis


c. inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar aponeurosis, internal surface costal cartilages 7-12


d. costal cartilages 5, 6, 7 and xiphoid process

B

An alteration or abnormality in a tissue or cell; a pathological change.

Lesion

Intercostals Action


a. elevates ribs in inspiration, maintains intercostal space


b. draws ribs outward & downward counteracting the inward pull of the diaphragm during expiration


c. compression of ab contents


d. raises ribs to increase thoracic cavity during inspiration

A

Which muscle?


Action: ADDuct hip, medially rotate hip, assist flex hip


Origin: Superior Ramus of Pubis


Insert: Pectineal line of femur

Pectineus

The immune system protects in which (2) ways? General terms

Nonspecific immune response


Specific Immunity

Scar tissue between layer, leading to pain & limited movement with each breath

Pleurisy

List contraindications for application of heat?

high or low blood pressure


heart or circulatory problems


pregnancy


systemic disease


vascular problems


skin rashes/contagious conditions


some cancers


some medication

Jugular notch lies on the same transverse plane as which spinous process

T2

What does the SOAP abbreviation WNL stand for?

within normal limits

Cell extension transmitting impulses away from the cell body

Axon

The pain related to plantar fasciitis is most likely related to:


a. bone spurs on the anterior aspect of the calcaneus


b. high heeled, narrow toes in shoes


c. an inflammed bursa on the anterior aspect of calcaneus


d. fraying and irritation of the plantar fascia

D

Splenius Capitis Action


a. Bi: extend spine Uni: lateral flex spine


b. Bi: extend spine Uni: rotate opp side


c. Bi: extend neck & Bi: lateral flexion & rotation of head to same side


d. hip flex & lateral rotation

C

Which muscle?


Action: Flex proximal phalanges of 2nd to 5th toes. Extend middle & distal phalanges of 2nd to 5th toes at interphalangeal joints


Origin: Tendons of flexor digitorum longus


Insert: Bases of proximal phalanges of 2nd to 5th toes, expansions of extensor digitorum longus tendons

Lumbricals of foot

Which muscle?


Action: Flex 1st toe


Origin: plantar surface cuboid & lateral cuneiform


Insert: medial & lateral sides of base of proximal phalange 1st toe

Flexor Hallucis Brevis

Classified as COPD. Long-term inflammation of the Bronchii with or without infection. Leading to permanent damage to the bronchial lining. Prelude to emphysema. Symptoms: cough for 3 months or more, for 2 years, respiratory tract infections, cyanosis, pulmonary edema

Chronic Bronchitis

Viral infection of the respiratory tract. Symptoms high fever, muscle & joint achiness up to 3 days. Followed by runny nose, coughing, sneezing & general malaise.

Influenza

Stomach meridian used for (7)


CCGHLNS

Chest pain, Cough, Grinding Teeth, Heartburn, Leg pain, Nausea, Sinus Problems

Spleen meridian ends

Heart

The inferior angle of the scapula will help locate which spinous process?

T7

What gland produce cortisol?


Function?

Adrenal Cortex


Metabolizes fat, carbohydrates and protein


Anti-inflammatory

Ending point of stomach meridian


a. chest


b. little toe


c. big toe


d. outer canthus

C

Which muscle?


Action: Adduct 3rd-5th toes, flex 3rd-5th toes


Origin: Bases of 3rd-5th metatarsals


Insert: Medial surfaces of proximal phalanges of 3rd-5th toes

Plantar interossei

Pineal gland


a. solar plexus


b. base/root


c. crown


d. 3rd eye

D

Flexor Digiti Minimi Origin


a. anterior calcaneus


b. cuboid and base of 5th metatarsal


c. base of 1st metatarsal


d. 3rd, 4th, 5th MP joint capsules

B

Which muscle?


Action: Laterally rotates hip


Origin: Ischial spine


Insert: Upper border of greater trochanter

Gemellus Superior

Where gall bladder meridian ends?

Big toe

What prefix means membrane, meninges?


What term describes inflammation of the brain and its meninges?

Meningo


Meningencephalitis

Which muscle?


Action: Flex 5th toe


Origin: Base of 5th metatarsal


Insert: Base of proximal phalange 5th toe

Flexor Digiti Minimi

Longus Colli Action

Flex neck


laterally flex neck


rotate neck

Longus Capitis Action

Flex head


rotate head

Mini-gastrocnemius and missing in about 10% of cadavers

plantaris

Peroneus Longus Insertion

Base of 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform plantar surface

Which artery is often used for taking pulse at wrist?


a. radial artery


b. brachial artery


c. ulnar artery


d. carotid artery

A

Which roman physician compiled a text called De Medicina?

Aulus Cornelius Galen

What is the term for the ends of a resting sarcomere?

Z lines

Adductor Brevis - Origin


a. Anterior pubis


b. ischial tuberosity


c. ischial tuberosity & ramus of ischium


d. linea aspera on posterior femur

A

What three bones/muscles make up the posterior triangle of the neck?

Sternocleidomastoid, clavicle, trapezius

Father of Naturopathy


a. Mr. Lust


b. Dr. Max Luscher


c. Jack Meagher


d. W.G. Sutherland

A

Rehabilitation & effleurage has been associated with


a. Harold D. Storms


b. B.J. Palmer


c. Lamar Rosequist


d. William Fitzgerald

A

How many pairs of spinal nerves in the spinal cord?


Part of _______, connecting ______ to body.

31


peripheral nervous system, central nervous system

What is the endocrine system?


The structure that controls the endocrine system?


What hormone has a powerful antiinflammatory action but is damaging to connective tissue?


Acromegaly is?


Diabetes Mellitis refers to which?

Glands that transmit hormones as needed


hypothalamus


Cortisol


production of too much growth hormone


blood glucose is too high, leading to excretion of glucose in urine

The collection & interpretation of info provided by client, client's family & friends, massage practioner & referring medical professionals.


a. assessment


b. treatment plan


c. business plan


d. SOAP notes

D

Which muscle?


Action: Invert foot, plantar flex ankle


Origin: Proximal posterior shaft of tibia, proximal fibula & interosseous membrane


Insert: Navicular, cuneiforms, cuboid & bases of 2nd-4th metatarsals

Tibialis Posterior

A spinal nerve plexus that carries motor impulses to the muscles of the upper limbs

Brachial plexus

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system affects target organs by releasing ________ ( a neurotransmitter)

Acetylcholine

Form of percussion


a. rocking


b. jostling


c. kneading


d. clapping

D

Non contagious, chronic skin condition involving excess production of new skin cells that pile up into isolated lesions. The primary sign of this disease is a pink or reddish patch with a silvery scale on top, usually found on the knees and elbows

Psoriasis

Bedsores. They are caused by impaired circulation to the skin. The lack of blood supply leads to tissue death (necrosis)

Decubitis Ulcers

Rhythmic, involuntary muscle movement. It can be a primary disorder (unrelated to other problems) or it can be a symptom of other neurologic diseases.

Tremor

Pulmonary embolism


_____ % show no signs until after lung damage has occured


symptoms: difficulty _______, ______ pains, ______ with bloody sputum

80


breathing, chest, coughing

Hardening of the arteries. Deposits of cholesterol & other substances infiltrate & weaken layers of large & medium sized blood vessels, especially aorta & carotid arteries

Artherosclerosis

Dilution, stretching, isolation & substitution are all forms of:


a. adulteration


b. enfleurage


c. distillation


d. high quality

A

The form of aromatherapy most commonly used in massage therapy is:


a. medical


b. esthetic


c. holistic


d. nursing

C

Traditional indian herbal medicine is known as


a. aromatherapy


b. ayurveda


c. indian head massage


d. flower therapy

B

A common dilution rate for use of essential oils is


a. 50%


b. 2-2.5%


c. 10%


d. 95%

B

Use of an essential oil "neat" means


a. its' really groovy


b. the oil is not diluted


c. oil is only used on face


d. oil cannot be used during pregnancy

B

Abductor Digiti Minimi origin


a. base of metatarsal 1st toe


b. calcaneus


c. lower 2/3 lateral shaft fibula


d. cuboid & base of 5th metatarsal

B

Abductor Hallucis Insertion


a. base distal phalanx 1st toe


b. base proximal phalanx 1st toe


c. base 1st metatarsal & 1st cuneiform


d. distal phalanx 1st toe

B

Anterior Deltoid Origin


a. lateral 1/3 clavicle


b. lateral acromion


c. spine scapula


d. coracoid process scapula

A

How many phases of HIV?

5

Non contagious chronic skin disease involving the excessive production of new skin cells that pile up into isolated lesions.

Psoriasis

What prefix means blood?


What term describes the volume % of erythrocytes in whole blood?

Hema, Hemato


Hematocrit

Exchanges of gases between tissue and blood?

Internal respiration

Four groups of air filled spaces that open into the internal nose. They are lined with mucosa & function to lighten the weight of the skull.

Sinuses

What is not normally reabsorbed by the kidney tubules

water

Which mucsle?


Action: Rock & tilt head into extension; rotate head to same side


Origin: SP of C2


Insert: TVP of C1

Oblique Capitis Inferior

Indigo


a. solar plexus


b. 3rd eye


c. crown


d. sacral

B

Name 2 massage techniques that can be incorporated into chair massage?

Cross fiber friction, petrissage, compression, trigger point, stretching, joint mobilization, percussion, energy

Membrane that lines joint cavities of freely moving joints & produces synovial fluid

Synovial membrane

Freely movable joints

Diarthrotic or synovial joints

Joint movements are limited to flexion & extension

Hinge joint

Slow growing cancer of myelogenous cells of the bone marrow. Production of nonfunctional WBC, that interfere & slow down immune system. Characterized by enlarged ______ & pain. Night ______, weight ______ & decreasing tolerance for _______ temperatures

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia


spleen, sweats, loss, warm

The cell's control center directing nearly all metabolic activities; contain DNA & RNA

Nucleus

Which of the following can spread disease by secreting toxic substances, by becoming parasites in human cells, or by forming colonies in the body that disrupt function?


a. bacteria


b. protozoa


c. viruses


d. fungi

A

All of the following movements are associated with kneading except:


a. wringing


b. lifting


c. grasping


d. hacking

D

Protection of the integrity of the bodywork profession is consistent with


a. code of ethics


b. dual roles


c. informed consent


d. right of refusal

A

A long term client is displaying inappropriate anger to his MT. Although not provoked by MT, originated from past experiences with client's father


a. depression


b. counter-transference


c. transference


d. dual relationship

C

Which of the following is NOT included in the progress notes per standards of practice


a. date of session


b. complaint in client's words


c. observations & actions by MT


d. diagnosis

D

Which best defines ethics?


a. normal routine behavior


b. moral principles


c. obligations


d. laws

B

As regard to fees charged, which is true?


a. fees hidden


b. upfront & clear from beginning


c. fluctuate day to day


d. increased for affluent clients

B

Polarity therapy is based on the principles of


a. ayurvedic medicine


b. hellerwork


c. reflexology


d. traditional western medicine

A

Pericardium meridian - Yin or Yang

Yin

Which of the following are 3 yang leg meridians?


a. Spleen, Liver, Kidney


b. Large intestine, triple heater, small intestine


c. lung, pericardium, heart


d. stomach, bladder, gall bladder

D

What does the SOAP abbreviation DP mean?

Direct pressure

What does the SOAP abbreviation po mean?

Orally

The serratus anterior ABDucts scapula making it a direct antagonist to which muscle?


a. subscapularis


b. infraspinatus


c. rhomboids


d. levator scapula

C

Which protion of the serratus anterior is most accessible?


a. lateral border of scapula


b. inferior to axilla


c. anterior ribs near sternum


d. medial border of scapula

B

Which reflex works in coordination with flexor reflex? Muscle withdraws & signal tells extensor muscles to react creating balance

Crossed Extensor Reflex

Which muscle is an antagonist to itself?


a. pectoralis major


b. pectoralis minor


c. serratus anterior


d. rhomboid major

A

If you follow fibers of pectoralis major laterally they blend with fibers of which muscle?


a. deltoid


b. subscapularis


c. latissimus dorsi


d. pectoralis minor

A

Which muscles are difficult to access due to their placement deep to lumbricals & between metacarpal bones?


a. palmar interossei


b. dorsal interossei


c. abductor pollicis longus & brevis


d. extensor pollicis longus & brevis

A

On what structure could pectoralis minor create a neurovascular compression


a. axillary artery


b. brachial plexus


c. axillary vein


d. all of the above

D

The pectoralis minor attaches to which bony landmark?


a. coracoid process


b. greater tubercle


c. lesser tubercle


d. infraglenoid tubercle

A

Which muscle is responsible for creating opposition in the thumb?


a. adductor pollicis


b. opponens pollicis


c. flexor pollicis brevis


d. abductor pollicis longus

B

Which following muscle does not attach at the Coracoid process?


a. pectoralis minor


b. coracobrachialis


c. biceps brachii


d. triceps brachii

D

Which is the only muscle of the posterior arm?


a. triceps brachii


b. biceps brachii


c. coracobrachialis


d. brachialis

A

Which of the following muscles is completely superficial?


a. supraspinatus


b. rhomboids


c. deltoid


d. infraspinatus

C

Who created polarity therapy in early 1900's?

Randolph Stone

Which muscle?


Action: flex knee, plantar flex ankle


Origin: condyles of femur, posterior surface


Insert: Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

Gastrocnemius

How do you recognize varicose veins?


a. small over filled capillaries


b. small broken capillaries


c. they feel hot


d. lumpy skin & purplish in color

D

How many muscles act upon the thumb


a. 3


b. 4


c. 6


d. 8

D

The 3 bones that make up the shoulder are clavicle, scapula & _____


a. sternum


b. rib


c. humerus


d. vertebra

C

Which muscle acts as a synergist with teres minor during lateral rotation of the shoulder


a. teres major


b. infraspinatus


c. latissimus dorsi


d. subscapularis

B

Group of mental disorders that have to do with exagerated irrational fears and attempts to control fears. Emotional responses create inappropriate sympathetic reactions.

Anxiety Disorders

If a client had visible, active chicken pox, would this be a contraindication for massage?


a. yes


b. no


c. maybe

A

Which joint is the single attachment between axial & appendicular skeletons


a. scapulothoracic


b. glenohumeral


c. sternocostal


d. sternoclavicular

D

The retina contains 2 photoreceptors?

Cones - info about color


Rods - light and dark

Compression on the ______ occurs in carpal tunnel syndrome


a. median nerve


b. radial nerve


c. ulnar nerve


d. peroneal nerve

A

Ortho-Bionomy is best defined as:


a. the correct application of the laws of life


b. the theory of subluxation


c. the study of life to correct vertebral subluxation


d. the therapeutic application of osteopathy in life

A

Indention in the medial concave region of the kidney where arteries, veins, & the ureters enter and exit

Renal Hilus

A decrease in blood flow to a tissue or organ resulting in impairment of cell function or in cell death is known as


a. anemia


b. aneurysm


c. ischemia


d. necrosis

C

Supraspinatus Action


a. laterally rotate & extend humerus


b. flex & ADDuct humerus


c. ABDuct humerus to 90 degrees


d. ABDuct & stabilize humerus

D

Starts under eye, finishes in 2nd toe


a. Stomach


b. Kidney


c. Pericardium


d. Heart


A

They developed Amma or _____ which means push-pull


a. shiatsu


b. tai chi


c. chi nei tsang


d. tui-na

D

Extensor Digitorum - Origin


a. posterior ulna & interosseous membrane


b. medial epicondyle humerus


c. lateral supracondylar ridge & lateral epicondyle humerus


d. lateral epicondyle humerus

D

Is a rapidly progressive cancer of the myeloid group of white blood cells. The immature cancer cells are called ______ cells.


Average age at diagnosis?


Associated with high doses of ______, _____ for other types of cancer and exposure to _______

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia


blast


65


radiation, chemotherapy, benzeine

Geographic center is


a. Tsubos


b. kata


c. yin


d. Dantien

D

Universal blood donor

Type O

Primitive cells that have no nucleii & cause disease by secreting toxic substances, parasites or forming colonies


a. viruses


b. amoebas


c. bacteria


d. hookworms

C

Possible deficiency or excess: watery nasal discharge, tooth ache, congested/sore throat, neck pain, anterior shoulder, anterior/lateral upperlimb, abdominal pain, diarrhea & dysentary


a. small intestine


b. large intestine


c. pericardium


d. heart

B

Redirecting prana, gentle touch, rocking movements & cranial holds are part of which bodywork technique?


a. rolfing


b. polarity therapy


c. shiatsu


d. PNF

B

Who developed the method of Ortho-Bionomy?


a. Arthur Lincoln Pauls


b. Heller


c. Albert Hoffa


d. James Cyriax

A

Transverse friction technique is applied to the muscle fibers at a _____ degree angle.


a. 180


b. 90


c. 45


d. 60

B

Green


a. metal


b. earth


c. water


d. fire


e. wood

E

What suffix means eat or devour?


What term describes a cell which devours?

-phage


macrophage

What prefix means stone?


What term describes removal of a stone?

Litho


Lithotomy

A temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient cerebral blood flow, fainting.

Syncope

Referring clients to other professionals falls under the ____ section of the standards of practice in the massage profession


a. professionalism


b. confidentiality


c. ethical & legal requirements


d. business practices

A

Which of the following is NOT a myofascial disorder


a. over stretching


b. fibromyalgia


c. prolonged immobilization


d. torn ligament

B

What prefix means mouth?


What term describes the study of the mouth and its diseases?

Stoma


Stomatology

Who created touch research institute in 1992 - dedicated to basic and applied research

Tiffany Fields

Area of contact between practioner & client called?


a. still point


b. starting point


c. fulcrum


d. balancing point

D

Small round structures located along lymph vessels.


Generally located along what?


All blood passes thru what before entering bloodstream?


lymph nodes can activate the ____ system in response to ____ or _____ in the lymph


Two main functions?

Lymph nodes


joints


1 or more nodes


immune


bacteria, viruses


Produce mature lymphocytes, filter waste products from lymph

What is the prefix that means bladder?


What term describes inflammation of the urinary bladder?

Cyst


Cystitis

Who developed transverse friction massage in the early 1950's published textbook of orthopedic medicine?

James Cyriax

Who described deep transverse friction techniques in a 1970's textbook?


a. James Cyriax


b. Albert Hoffa


c. Elizabeth Dicke


d. Pehr Henrik Ling

A

Substances that cause the body to produce antibodies & are usually proteins identified as harmful or potentially dangerous

Antigens

Degenerative disease of the substantial niagra cells in the brain. These cells produce dopamine, which helps basal ganglia to maintain balance, posture & coordination.

Parkinson's Disease

Extends, ADDucts & medially rotates arm. Costal attachment helps with deep inspiration & forced exhalation


a. teres minor


b. trapezius


c. levator scapula


d. Latissimus dorsi

D

What are tiny open-ended channels located in tissue spaces of the body?


Located everywhere but?


Once fluid enters this vessel, what prevents it from returning into the interstitial space.

Lymph capillaries


Brain, cornea, spinal cord


flap valves

Unintentional physical or emotional harm sustained by the client resulting from lack of knowledge or insensitivity on the therapist's behalf

Client neglect

An emotional reaction of the therapist that reflects the therapist's inner needs and conflicts

Counter-transference

Pain is experienced when temps rise above ____ or below _____

109, 59

Western massage texts tend to use french terminology primarily because of the efforts of this individual

Johann Mezger

MT with ballet training exhausted after 4 massages


a. forces similar


b. massage more dynamic


c. activities opposite quality, massage new and difficult


d. acceleration & deceleration opposed

C

MT knows he has a weak core


a. effective weight transfer


b. back instability


c. dynamic movement


d. increased stamina

B

If weight on front foot, client experience


a. uneven


b. deep


c. rhythmic


d. dysrhythmic

A

Most important aspect for ability to work for long time


a. types of equipment


b. solid referral base


c. body mechanics


d. continuing education

C

Proper body mechanics


a. good posture and balance


b. muscle strength to apply pressure


c. fatigue preventing by not overusing


d. exactly the same for each person

A

A general term used in Asia medicine, which refers to _____ such as tears, sweat, urine, gastric & intestinal fluids as well as saliva, various mucus discharges and synovial fluids


a. body fluids (jin ye)


b. blood (xue)


c. spirit (shen)


d. ki

A

MT bent over using upper body strength


a. improper weight distribution


b. adequate breathing


c. great muscle in shoulders


d. excessive wrist mobility

A

Name at least 4 items you should bring to chair massage

Chair


business cards


paper towels


hand sanitizer


Disinfectant wipes


Towels


Cream


Water


Hair Clip


Disposable face rests


clock

What is taking any muscle to its optimal length

Stretching

A specific spot that may be sensitive

Trigger point

Going across the grain of any muscle fiber

Cross fiber or transverse friction

Connective tissue type specialized for fat and fuel storage & insulation, providing a cushion around certain structures

Adipose tissue

Membrane that lines openings to the outside of the body & produces mucous

Mucous Membranes

Which of the following is a partial contraindication to massage & bodywork?


a. shock


b. diabetic coma


c. myocardial infarction


d. emphysema

D

Space in front of the elbow or at the bend of the elbow

Antecubital

Upper arm region

brachial

Role of back foot create asymmetric stance. What is the role of the front foot


a. flexibility/agility


b. power/stability


c. stability and modulatory pressure


d. maintains 45 degree angle at shoulder

C

Set of guiding moral principals that govern one's course of action

Code of Ethics

A report to document unusual things that happen to a client during a session

Incident report

Intercostalis - Insertion


a. Between adjacent ribs


b. upper cervical vertebrae C1-C3


c. caudal ligamentum nuchae, SP C7-T2


d. superior borders 2-4 ribs

A

Cerebral spinal fluid movement is associated with


a. hellerwork


b. myofascial release


c. craniosacral therapy


d. aromatherapy

C

The zone theory & reflex charts are associated with


a. reflexology


b. chiropractic


c. rolfing


d. hellerwork

A

Lateral Deltoid - Insertion


a. greater tubercle humerus


b. deltoid tuberosity humerus


c. lesser tubercle humerus


d. medial lip bicipital groove humerus

B

A dysfunction of the lymphatic system that causes the immune system to overreact to a pathogen

Hypersensitivity or Allergic Reaction

Safety & Sanitation concern


a. hair in MT's face


b. breath odor


c. jewelry


d. tight uniform

C

The trochanteric bursa reduces friction between the greater trochanter and which muscle

Tensor fasciae latae

What prefix means similar, same?


What term describes resembling the normal or ususal type?

Homo, homeo


Homeotypical

What prefix means within?


What term describes inner lining of the heart?


What term describes the mucous membrane lining the uterus

Endo


Endocardium


Endometrium

Which muscle?


Action: Elevate hyoid & tongue, depress mandible


Origin: Underside of mandible, styloid process


Insert: Hyoid bone

Suprahyoids

Tongue


a. metal


b. earth


c. water


d. fire


e. wood

D

Red


a. metal


b. earth


c. water


d. fire


e. wood

D

Start in the little finger, finishes in front of the ear


a. large intestine


b. small intestine


c. conception vessel


d. liver

B

White


a. metal


b. earth


c. water


d. fire


e. wood

A

Black/Dark navy


a. metal


b. earth


c. water


d. fire


e. wood

C

Pensiveness/Thought


a. metal


b. earth


c. water


d. fire


e. wood

B

All of the following are associated with Trager work except:


a. movement reeducation


b. psychophysical integration


c. non-intrusive contact to give greater softness to tissue


d. PNF

D

Father of Trigger Point Therapy


a. John Barnes


b. Raymond Nirnmo


c. Dr. Upledger


d. DD Palmer

B

Synovial joints with the greatest ROM

Ball and Socket

When blood has become unobstructed or doesn't flow smoothly and or is no longer effortless & soothing it is disharmony of the blood known as _____ according to chinese medical theory


a. undernourished


b. congealed


c. deficient


d. insufficient

B

Arthritic knee & finds rubbing a cream makes it feel cool and helps with aching


a. reduction of impingement


b. somatic reflex stimulation


c. placebo effect


d. counterirritation

D

Rolfing & hellerwork use which of the following types of approach?


a. deep connective tissue manipulation


b. reflexology


c. polarity therapy


d. hydrotherapy

A

Name 2 types of blood cancer?

Myeloma, Leukemia

What bony landmark is a superficial knob located distal to the patella on the shaft of the tibia?

Tibial tuberosity

Emotion associated with Pericardium meridian

Joy/Passion

Color associated with Pericardium meridian

Red

Element associated with Pericardium meridian

Fire

Season associated with Pericardium meridian

Summer

Partner of Pericardium meridian

Triple Heater

Pericardium meridian - Yin or Yang

Yin

Large Intestine Element

Metal

Large Intestine meridian season

Fall/Autumn

Large Intestine Yin or Yang

Yang

Lung Color

White/Gray

Lung emotion

Grief

Lung element

Metal

Lung season

Autumn/Fall

Lung Partner

Large Intestine

Lung Yin or Yang

Yin

Small Intestine color

Red

Small Intestine emotion

Joy

Small Intestine element

Fire

Small Intestine season

Summer

Small Intestine Partner

Heart

Small Intestine Yin or Yang

Yang

Heart color

Red

Heart meridian emotion

Joy

Heart meridian element

Fire

Has the greatest tensile strength of all cartilage types & is found in intervertebral discs, the meniscus of the knee joint and between pubic bones

Fibrocartilage cartilage

Heart Meridian season

summer

Heart meridian partner

Small Intestine

Heart meridian Yin or Yang

Yin

Name the 6 yin organs

Heart


Pericardium


Lung


Kidney


Liver


Spleen

What does Yin mean?

The shady side of the hill

What is the broad, solid ligament that stretches between ischial tuberosity & edge of sacrum?

Sacrotuberous Ligament

Opponens Pollicis - origin


a. lateral shaft 1st metacarpal


b. base proximal phalanx of little finger ulnar side


c. flexor retinaculum trapezium


d. lateral shaft 1st metacarpal

C

Blue


a. heart


b. sacral


c. throat


d. base/root

C

Location: The lower belly


a. solar plexus


b. sacral


c. heart


d. root

B

Green


a. sacral


b. 3rd eye


c. crown


d. heart

D

Location/mouth of the stomach


a. solar plexus


b. heart


c. throat


d. third eye

A

Red


a. solar plexus


b. 3rd eye


c. crown


d. base/root

D

Love, wisdom, stability, mental patience & equilibrium, pleasure, compassion & touch


a. heart


b. throat


c. sacral


d. base/root

A

Compassion, love, equilibrium & well-being


a. sacral


b. throat


c. 3rd eye


d. heart

D

Communication & Growth


a. sacral


b. base/root


c. crown


d. throat

D

Survival, grounding, sexuality, stability & smell


a. heart


b. 3rd eye


c. base or root


d. crown

C

orange


a. heart


b. sacral


c. throat


d. crown

B

Location base of throat


a. heart


b. throat


c. 3rd eye


d. crown

B

Thyroid


a. sacral


b. throat


c. crown


d. third eye

B

Envisioning


a. solar plexus


b. 3rd eye


c. base or root


d. crown

B

Stones should be heated to:


a. 100-115


b. 115-120


c. 120-125


d. 125-150

C

These muscles cause movement to occur thru contraction. They are also referred to as prime movers

Agonists

These muscles perform, or assist in performing, the same set of joint motion as the agonists. Sometimes called neutralizers

Synergist

A contraction in which no movement takes place

Isometric

A fast autonomic response to a stimulus that helps maintain homeostasis

Reflex

Muscle spindles are located primarily in the

Muscle bellies

Golgi tendon organs are located primarily in the

tendons

Who is credited as the father of chair massage?

David Palmer

Flexor Digiti Minimi - Origin


a. flexor retinaculum & hook of hamate


b. base proximal phalanx little finger


c. pisiform


d. pisiform, hamate and base of 5th metacarpal

A

All of the following are regional contraindications to massage except:


a. ectopic pregnancy


b. acute neuritis


c. pelvic inflammatory disease


d. temporal arthritis

C

How does sickle cell disease lead to severely reduced immunity?

Damages spleen

Who wrote the utility of friction after sprains & reduced dislocations. Recommended abdominal kneading & chest clapping from ancient greece

Hippocrates

Which approach purposely follows the dermatomes & uses a connective tissue massage to aid in healing?


a. cranio sacral therapy


b. bindeswebmassage


c. polarity therapy


d. tapotement

B

Tail of the coin


a. Yin


b. Yang

A

Move from method to physiological outcomes


a. rolfing rather than deep tissue


b. enhanced immune function rather than deep tissue


c. swedish rather than shiatsu


d. reflexology rather than myofascial

B

Osteoporosis can cause what type of curve of the spine

Kyphosis

Which is an osteopathic based form of body therapy that deals with chronic injuries & structural imbalances?


a. transverse friction massage


b. ortho-bionomy


c. reflexology


d. trager

B

In Chinese medicine, these are the points on the body that get a reaction from the client when touched: means "that's it"

Ashi points

Father of chiropractic


a. Hippocrates


b. DD Palmer


c. Jack Meagher


d. Dr. Max Luscher

B

What does the prefix de- mean?

away from, down, separate

Adductor Longus - Insertion


a. linea aspera femur


b. anterior pubis


c. ischial tuberosity


d. linea aspera of posterior femur

D

Which approach purposely follows the dermatomes & uses a connective tissue massage to aid in healing?


a. craniosacral therapy


b. bindegewebsmassage


c. polarity therapy


d. tapotement

B

Indirect responses to touch that affect body functions & tissues through the nervous or energy systems

Reflex Effect

Which is the cellular metabolism phase breaking down larger substances or molecules into smaller ones

Catabolism

The sacral spine is lordosis or kyphosis

Kyphosis

Which system is most dependent on circulation & innervation for proper function


a. cardiovascular


b. lymphatic


c. muscular


d. nervous

C

Which system is most closely related to the cardivascular system?


a. lymphatic


b. muscular


c. nervous


d. respiratory

A

Which organ system is most integrated within the body?


a. cardiovascular


b. lymphatic


c. muscular


d. nervous

A

What is the covering of a bone (except at articular surfaces) called?


a. endosteum


b. epiphysis


c. periphysis


d. periosteum

D

What does the prefix para- mean?

beside, alongside

Depressants to the cerebral cortex that block norepinephrine & dopamine

Alcohol


Tranquilizers


Barbituates


Narcotics

Carlos knows that with his next client he needs to practice medium level sanitation


a. hot, soapy water & hospital disinfectant


b. hospital disinfectant "tuberculocidal"


c. sterilant/disinfectant Glutaraldehyde


d. hot soapy water and surgical soap

B

Increases in movement of cerebral fluid, oxygen and blood delivery to the brain are associated with______, based on findings of John Upledger


a. kinesiology


b. aromatherapy


c. craniosacral therapy


d. myofascial release

C

Which approach developed by Emil Vodder uses stroking to clear the body of toxins


a. myofascial release


b. manual lymphatic drainage


c. bindegewebsmassage


d. deep transverse friction

B

Deep connective tissue manipulation is needed when the body is out of alignment with forces or gravity. Which approach does this represent?


a. shiatsu


b. chiropractic


c. rolfing


d. polarity

C

Who introduced swedish massage to america?


a. Emil Vodder


b. Randolph Stone


c. George Taylor


d. Paul St. John

C

Sanitation issue?


a. person to person contact


b. alcohol & drugs


c. loose rug on floor


d. candles & incense

A

Rectus Abdominis Insertion


a. costal cartilages lower 4 ribs & abdominal aponeurosis


b. abdominal aponeurosis, linea alba, iiac crest


c. costal cartilages 5,6,7 and xiphoid process


d. inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar aponeurosis, internal surface costal cartilages 7-12

C

If a client needs a skeletal manipulation, which can legally perform


a. osteopath


b. dietician


c. nutritionist


d. nurse

A

Which is in the scope of practice?


a. chiropractic adjustments


b. prescriptions


c. diagnosis


d. palpation

D

Limiting transference & counter transference is found in which section of the Standards of Practice?


a. confidentiality


b. roles & boundaries


c. business practices


d. preamble

B

MT can have no sexual relations with all except:


a. supervisor


b. employees


c. trainees


d. former client where client relationship over a year

D

When interviewing a potential employee which should be avoided?


a. look for cleanliness & neatness


b. only yes or no questions


c. establish rapport


d. thank them for their time

B

Client fees, which most appropriate?


a. signed agreement form 1st visit in file


b. first visit free


c. accept what client willing to pay


d. be defensive

A

If MT convicted of crime


a. must report to national board


b. keep to oneself


c. tell neighborhood


d. publicize in newspaper

A

Which is NOT part of code of ethics


a. do not discriminate against health care providers


b. refer to other providers when appropriate


c. avoid sexual activity


d. must be sole proprietors

D

Which movement shortens fibers of triceps brachii?


a. ABDuction of scapula


b. Elbow extension


c. shoulder ABDuction


d. Shoulder flexion

B

Which of the following uses mentastics, which are movement exercises during treatment?


a. shiatsu


b. polarity therapy


c. trager method


d. touch of health

C

Extensive bleeding & pooling of blood between muscle sheaths?


Simple leaking from capillaries is called?

Hematoma


Ecchymosis

Type of white blood cell that destroy bacteria, virus-infected cells, foreign matter & waste materials and produces antibodies

Lymphocytes

Space between the lungs where the heart is located

Mediastinum

Gluteus Medius - Action


a. extend femur at hip & laterally rotate extended hip


b. assists flex, ABDuct, lateral rotation hip


c. ABDuct, medially rotate hip


d. Extend knee & assist flex hip

C

In China, the energy of the body, mind and spirit

Qi

A joint injury in which some of the fibers of the supporting ligament are damaged is known as:


a. subluxation


b. strain


c. sprain


d. dislocation

C

The clavicle articulates medially with what part?

Sternum

Womb area where embryo grows in shape of inverted pear?


Upper part is called?


Lower part is called?


Inner lining is called?

uterus


fundus


cervix


endometrium

Rhomboid minor - insertion


a. T2 & T5 SP


b. C1-C4 TVP


c. root of spine scapula


d. infraspinous fossa scapula

C

Which muscle?


Action: flex 2nd-5th toes, weak plantar flex ankle, invert foot


Origin: Middle posterior surface tibia


Insert: distal phalanges of 2nd to 5th toes

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Which muscle?


Action: Extend 2nd - 5th toes, dorsiflex ankle, evert foot


Origin: Proximal anterior shaft of fibula & interosseous membrane


Insert: Middle & distal phalanges of 2nd to 5th toes

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Gluteus Minimis - Origin


a. linea aspera on posterior femur, greater trochanter of femur


b. posterior ilium - between middle & inferior gluteal lines


c. anterior inferior iliac spine


d. iliac crest, between superior & middle gluteal lines

B

Non specific immune response


The body responds exactly the _____ way to all substances that are not idenitified as part of the body.


Programmed _____ in the body


It is the _____ response in immunce function


Includes responses such as:

same


genetically


first


coughing, sneezing, vomiting

What type of joint is radiocarpal joint at wrist?


a. ellipsoid


b. gliding


c. saddle


d. hinge

A

The collagen fibers that give skin its strength and elasticity falls in patterns called

Langer's lines

Involves specific responses to each identified foreign substance & calls on special memory cells to help if that pathogen reappears

Specific immunity

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and bloodstream

External respiration

List contraindications for application of cold (3)

Pregnancy


circulatory insufficiencies


cardiac disorders


systemic disease


asthma


rheumatoid or osteoarthritis


some cancers


some medications

Meeting place for bones

articulation

What is the most inferior pelvic bone

Ischium

Infection & inflammation extends into the brachioles & alveoli

Bronchiopneumonia

Damage to the nerves of the hands & feet as a result of some underlying condition such as alcoholism, diabetes or lupus

Peripheral Neuropathy

____ Effects are produced by the application of water at temps above or below that of the body temp

Thermal

Name 3 systemic effects of hydrotherapy

Vasodilation cutaneous vessels


Changes in peripheral blood pressure


Changes in heart rate & pulse


Increase in oxygen content in blood


increased blood volume


respiratory changes


muscular


skeletal


nervous system


urinary system

Lings gymnastics known as what in the US

Swedish Movement Cure

Affecting or pertaining to the other side

Contralateral

Extensor Digitorum Insertion


a. base 3rd metacarpal


b. lateral surface proximal 1/3 radius


c. distal 1/4 anterior radius


d. base of middle phalanges of 4 fingers & extensor expansions of 4 fingers

D

Someone who smokes a lot is very likely to get


a. hyaline membrane disease


b. emphysema


c. Pneumothorax


d. tuberculosis

B

Whe massage is a part of a cancer patient's treatment what is the main concern that must be addressed


a. emotional state of the client


b. the type of therapy most appropriate


c. the advice of the attending physician


d. length of the massage treatment

C

Kyphosis is usually:


a. an extreme or exaggerated curvature of the thracic spine


b. an extreme or exagerrated curvature of the lumbar spine


c. an extreme or exagerrated curvature of the cervical spine


d. a lateral curvature of the spine

C

Wasting of an organ or tissue from non use is known as


a. hypertrophy


b. hematoma


c. crepitus


d. atrophy

D

Which is a contagious skin condition?


a. dermatitis


b. eczema


c. impetigo


d. acne

C

While you are giving a massage, you come across a very bad bruise on your client's hip you should:


a. put ice on the bruise


b. continue the massage but avoid the area


c. discontinue the massage


d. perform light percussion on the area to move out the blood

B

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of meningitis?


a. blisters along affected dermatome


b. stiff neck


c. head aches


d. fever

A

Which is not a sign or symptom of tuberculosis


a. coughing


b. bloody sputum


c. fatigue


d. hives

D

Name the 4 long muscles of the thumb

Flexor Pollicis Longus


Abductor Pollicis Longus


Extensor Pollicis Longus


Extensor Pollicis Brevis

What is the causative agent for malaria?

Female mosquito infected with single celled protozoa

What are benign neoplasms that are due to infection by this contagious organism


a. bacteria


b. fungus


c. parasites


d. virus

D

Platysma - Action


a. closes eyelid


b. depress mandible, draws lip downward


c. maintains cheek near teeth


d. wrinkles nose skin

B

Inflammatory or irritation of prostate gland from pathogenic or non pathogenic causes

Prostatis

Neurovascular bundle that courses thru femoral triangle lie beneath inguinal ligament & extend distally into tissue of thigh

Femoral artery nerve and vein