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Which glands in skin are involved in sweating to cool the body? Eccrine
Which sensory receptors found in the skin would be most sensitive to light touch? Hair follicle receptors
A client is sweating excessively, the skin is warm & moist and appears red & flushed in addition they seem agitated, have some edema and slightly buldging eyes. What would these signs and symptons indicate? Hyperthyroid
What is the basic filtering unit of the kidney? Nephron
What is a procedure that filters the blood through an external source used for those with progressive renal failure? Hemodialysis
Which bodywork method may be uncomfortable for stress incontinence? Compression to the lower abdomen
When does secondary sexual characteristics appear? Puberty
Would an intra-uterine device (contraceptive method) indicate a regional contraindication? YES
Would stress reduction forms of bodywork have a therapudic effect on infertility? YES
Does the piriformis originate within the pelvis? YES
What is epididymis? A convoluted tubule in each testis;carries sperm to the vas deferens
Does the epididymis produce sperm? NO
Does brachialis have an insertion on the radius? NO
These nerves arise from cords from which plexus:lateral pectoral, thoracodorsal, median, ulnar? Brachial Plexus
What are the plantar surfaces of the foot from superficial to deep? Plantar aponeurosis,adbuctor hallucis,quadratus plantae,adductor hallucis (transverse head), interossei muscles
A client whose toes hit the floor first follwed by a hard slap of the heel has an injury to the ? Commmon peroneal Nerve
The only forearm muscle arising from the common flexor tendon that does not receive motor innervation from the median nerve is the? Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
What would antagonist response to bodywork on medication mean? The methods used may negate the action of the medication
The ability to endure sustained stress is related to which aspect of the General Adaptation Syndrome? The resistance phase
What would have to change if a client is taking asperins to treat something regularly? The intensity of compressive force for the methods used may have to be reduced since Asperin thins the blood & decreases clotting ability
An immovable joint is an? Synarthrosis
A slightly movable joint ia an? Amphiarthrosis
A freely movable joint is an ? Diarthrosis
A suture would be an example of an? Syndesmosis
A joint formed by the fusion of two bones is an? Gomphosis
Dense connective tissue is to a suture as a periodontal ligament is to a ? Gomphosis
What are these a function of: shock absorption, increase osmotic pressure within joint, lubrication, protect articular cartilages? Synovial Fluid
Are bursae located around blood vessels? NO
What is the movement in a monoaxial articulation? MOvement can occur in only one axis
Decreasing the angle between bones is termed? Flexion
A movement toward the midline of the body is termed? Ad-duction
A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed? Eversion
The opposite movement of pronation is ? Supination
Do articular cartilages secrete synovial fluid? NO
Which cartilage matrix contains more water than other cartilages? Articular Cartilages
What are articular cartilages typically? Hyaline Cartilage
The elbow joint is an example of an? Hinge Joint
The joint at the base of the thumb is an example of an? Saddle Joint
Triaxial Joints are known as? Ball & Socket Joints
The joints between vertebrae are expamples of ? Gliding Joints
A herniated disc is caused by? Protusion of the nucleus pulposus
The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ? Shoulder Joint
Spreading the fingers or toes apart is an example of? AB-duction
Inflammation, bacterial infection, mechanical stress, immobilization of the joint can cause? Degenerative changes int he joint
Nodding you head up and down is an example of? Flexion & Extension
The joints that are subjected to the greatest forces would be found in the? Legs
Nerves and blood vessels that service the muscle fibers are located in the connective tissues of the ? Perimysium
The description of the probable progression of a disease pattern for an individual is the ? Prognosis
What is Pain? A subjective experience of an individual
The exacerbation of an acute illness means? The illness has become worse
The signs & symptoms reported to the physician assist in determining the? Prognosis
The relationship of health, bio-rhythms & entrainment to application of bodywork is? General support of bio-rhythms and entrainment by using rhythmic applications of bodywork
The involuntary movement that occurs between joint surfaces is called? Joint Play
The joint type which allows the most range of motion is? DIARTHROSIS
The glenohumeral joint consists of the humerus & Scapula
A major ligament supporting the medial aspect of the Tibiotalor joint is the? Deltoid Ligament
An athlete received an inpact injury to the medial aspect of the knee, not much swelling or loss of function. The knee is tender when palpating the lateral side. What type of injury to what structure is probable? 1st degree sprain to the lateral collateral ligament
Artherioschlerosis of the coronary artery is a form of? Coronary Heart Disease
What is the relationship between baroreceptors and the medulla? Recptors dedect blood pressure and transmit the info to cardiac regulary receptors in the medulla.
A client has mild angina due to Hyperthyroidism. What conditions may result in that require modification of bodywork applications? Increase in pain as a result of muscular exertion
A substance that causes the immune system to respond is called a ? ANTIGEN
How does the immune system differ from other body systems? It is a functional system that uses the organs & tissues from other systems instead of having specific organs
The inflammatory response is part of what type of immune response? non-specific immunity
What is another term for hypersensitive immune response? ALLERGY
A client is immunodeficient do th chemotherapy. What precautions may be necessary to protect this client? Wear a face mask
If the immune system begins to attack itself which condition might occur? Rheumatoid Arthritis
The primary gas expelled during exhalation is? Carbon Dioxide
What is another name for trachea? Windpipe
What is the primary muscle that produces quiet inspiration? DIAPHRAGM
The gas exchange between blood & tissues is called? Internal Respiration
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