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Contagonist to Sternoclerdomastoid   Splenius Capitus  
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Impulse - conducting cells that possess properties of excitability and conductibility   Neurons  
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Active Transport system that produces and maintains resting potentials of neural membranes   Sodium-potassium pump  
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A network of intersecting nerves in the PNS   Plexus  
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A cluster of nerve cell bodies located in the PNS, typically next to the spinal cord.   Ganglion  
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Division of the ANS involved with the relaxation response; also known as craniosacral outflow   Parasympathetic  
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Junction between neurons where transmission of nerve impulses takes place.   Synapse  
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Clear fluid circulating around the brain and spinal cord.   Cerebrospinal  
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Connective tissue membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord   Meninges  
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Receptors for detecting pain   Norciceptors  
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Part of the brainstem containing respirator, cardiac and vasomotor centers   Medulla Oblongata  
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Gaps located at intervals along a myelinated axon   Nodes of Ranvier  
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Nerve cell classified as connective tissue that supports, nourishes, protects, insulates, and organizes neurons   Neuroglia  
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Cell extension that transmits impulses away from the cell body   Axon  
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Stretch receptors activated by both tension and excessive stretch, responding by inhibiting motor neurons   Golgi Tendon Organs  
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Contains cranial and spinal nerves   Peripheral Nervous System  
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Group of skeletal muscles innervated by a single spinal segment   Nerve  
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Group of skeletal muscles innervated by a single spinal segment   Myotomes  
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Extensions of a nerve cell that receives and transmits stimuli toward the cell body   Dendrite  
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Chemical messengers involved in nerve impulse transmission   Neurotransmitters  
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Hormones that act on ovaries and testes   Leutinizing and follicle stimulating hormone  
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Female sex cells that carry genetic info from the woman who produces them   Oocyte  
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Cells that secrete testosterone   Intestitial cells of Leyclig  
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Physiologically Insignificant   Advernal Estrogens  
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Increase blood glucose levels   Glucagon  
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Increases calcium storage, stimulates osteoclasts, increases blood calcium levels   Parathyroid hormone  
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Canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body   Vagina  
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Produce androgens in testes   Interstitial cells of Leydig  
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1st phase or day one of the reproductive cycle   Menstration  
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Part of the uterus that protrudes into vagina   Cervix  
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Outer part of adrenal gland, produces aldosteron, cortison, adrenal androgens and estrogens   Adrenal Cortex  
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Prepares endometirum for pregnancy and helps maintain after implantation   Progesterone  
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Affects carb, protein, fat, metabolism in large quantities, produces inflmmatory response   Cortisol  
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Stimulates thyroid gland to produce and secrete its hormones   Thyroid Stimulating hormone (TSH)  
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The convoluted and tightly coiled duct that houses sperm during final maturation   Epididymis  
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Structure left behind by the released ovum   Corpus Luteum  
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Protusion of eyes, fatigue increased metabolic rate, loss of appetite   Graves' Disease  
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All hormonal secretions are regulated by one of these three systems   Negative feedback system, hormonal control system, neural control system  
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Opposite of diabetes, excessive loss in blood glucose levels   Hypoglycemia  
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Maintains male sex characteristics   Adrenal Androgen  
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Decreases calcium storage in bones, stimulates osteoblasts, increases decreases calcium reabsorpotion, blood caclium levels   Calcitonin  
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Englarged Thyroid Gland   Goiter  
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Enhances and prolongs effects of sympathetic   Epinephrine and Norepinephrine  
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Low iodine diet countries, goiters, congenital   Cretinism  
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Contains uretha in men   Penis  
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Hormone regulates circardian rhythms   Melatonin  
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Secreted by posterior pituitary promotes water retention   Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)  
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Houses the oocytes   Ovaries  
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Metabolic disorder, hyperadrenalism, fluid in face, neck, etc, bruishing   Cushings Disease  
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This gland contains cells that produces secretions that transport through ducts   Exocrine Gland  
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Overproudction of parathyroid hormone, increased absorption of calcium   Hyperparathyroidism  
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Overproduction of growth hormone in children   Hyperpituitarism  
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Orltypoadrenalism, auto-immune disease is cause, bronzing, loss appetite, anxiety, emotional disturbance   Addison's Disease  
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What turns genes on and off to alter cell activity   Steroid Hormones  
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Softens connective tissue of pelvic ligaments for fetal delivery   Relaxin  
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In women it stimulates estrogen production and development of ovarian follicle in ovaries. In men it stimulates sperm production in testes   Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)  
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Decrease blood glucose levels   Insulin  
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Specialized cells in pancreas   Islets of Langerhans  
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Day 15 to menstruation in the reproductive cycle   Postovulatory Phase  
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Passageway for semen and urine in men   Uretha  
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Male primary reproductive organs and site of spermatogenesis   Testes  
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Think, milky, fluid that is a mix of sperm and seminal fluid   Semen  
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Primary reproductive organs   Gonads  
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Regulates endocrine activity of adrenal cortex, especially cortical hormones. Adrenal gland   Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)  
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Male sex cells that carry genetic information from the man who produces them   Spermatozoa  
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Hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, tremors, increased respiration rate   Hyperthyroidism  
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Direction of info flow in nurons   Dendrite, cell body, axon  
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How many divisions does the brain have?   4  
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Compact bone is found which part of the bone   Diaphysis  
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Give an example of a synarthrosis joint   Sutures of the Skull  
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A defining characteristic of all epithelial tissue   Avascular  
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Visceral Muscle tissue is located where   Walls of the heart  
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Difficuluty with speech production   Aphasia  
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Glutens maximus actions   Hips Extensor  
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O: ischial tuberosity, inferior public, ramus, ischial ramus I: linea aspera A: Adducts hip   Adductor Magnus  
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chronic inflammatory of sebaceous glands caused by bacteria   Acrve Vulgaris  
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Where are the centers that control hunger and thirst?   Hypothalamus  
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O: transverse process C1-C4 I: medial border of scapula (superior angle to root of spine) A: elevates scapula downwardly rotates scapula and laterally flexes the neck   Levator Scapula  
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O: Coracoid process I: Medial humeral Shaft A: Flexes and adducts shoulder   Coracobrachialis  
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O: spinous process T7-L5 and ribs 9-12; posterior sacrum I: intertubercular grove of humerous A: Extends shoulder, medially rotates shoulder; adducts shoulder   Latissimus Dorsi  
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O: Inferior 1/3rd of lateral border of scapula I: Interbecular groove of humerus A extends/medially rotates/adducts shoulder   Teres Major  
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O: Ribs 1-9 I: Anterior medial border of scapula A: Protracts scapula; upwardly rotates capula and depresses scapula   Serratus Anterior  
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Frozen shoulder caused by this O: Subscapular fossa I: Lesser tubercle A: Medially rotates shoulder   Subscapularis  
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O Distal anterior humeral shaft I: ulnar tuberosity, coronoid process of ulna A: Flexes elbow   Brachialis  
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O: Occipital Protoberance, Superior Nuchal lines; spinous process of C7=T12 I: lateral 1/3 of clavical, acromion process and scapular spine A Flexes neck and rotates head   Trapezius  
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Origin: Ribs 3-5 I: coracoid process of scapula A: depresses/protracts/downwardly rotates scapula   Pectoralis Minor  
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O: Spinous process C7-T1 minor I: Medial border of scapula (root of spine to inferior angle) A: retracts scapula and downwardly rotates scapula   Rhomboids  
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Subdivision of the PNS that is involuntary and supplies smooth muscles, heart muscle, skin, special senses, some proprioceptors, organs and glands   Autonomic Nervous System  
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Responsible for the body's alarm reaction; also known as thoracolumbar outflow   Sympathetic Division  
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Fatty insulation substances around some axons to assist impulse conduction   Myelin  
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Area of skin that specific sensory nerve root serves   Dermatone  
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Contains the brian, spinal cord, CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), meninges   Central Nervous System  
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Teres Major actions   Medially rotates, adducts, extends shoulder  
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Which adductor has an insertion at hte adductor tubercle of the femur   Adductor Magnus  
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Fundamentall functional unit of compact bone   Osteon  
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Safe treatment plan for client with phlebitis   Proceed with massage, avoid affected area  
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Seizure lasting 10-30 seconds cloudy consciousness   Petite Mal  
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What is it called when the action potential is a myelinated axon seems to leap across the myelin sheaths?   Saltatory Conduction  
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From which bony marking do the flexors of the wrist originate   Medial epicondyle  
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How does friction reduce scar tissue   Reduce Random Collagen Attachment  
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Technique should NOT be used on a muscle spasm   Friction  
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What is true about endochondral ossification?   Bone replaces Cartilage  
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where do you find a nail bed?   Under the nail body  
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During pregnancy, where is estrogen and progesterone produced?   Placenta  
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Client with history of kidney stones, no current signs or symptoms   Avoid vigorous movement around kidneys  
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What contraindication exist for yeast infection   None  
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T/F the cisterna chyli receives lymph from the subclavian vein?   False  
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Acute tenosynovitis Contra or Indiciated?   Contraindicated  
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Most likely cause of edema in upper extremities?   Lymphatic blockages in axilla  
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What should a LMT do if a client presents high blood pressure?   Refer the client to a physician  
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Pectoral girdle is formed by which two pairs of bones   Clavical and scapula  
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O: Fibular head, lateral proximal half of fibular head I: Metatarsal I, cuneiform I (plantar surface) A: Plantarflexion and eversion   Fibularis longus  
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O: Ischial tuberosity - "most medial" I: medial condyle of the tibia (Posterior surface) A: Extend hip and flex knee   Semimembranousus  
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O: Infraspinatus fossa I: greater tubercle of humerus A: Outwardly rotates; laterally rotates shoulder; antagonist to lats and teres major   Infraspinatus  
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Whta is the deepest layer of lateral abdominal muscle   External oblique  
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Average life span of RBC   105-120 days  
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Upward rotation of scapula, what muscle is synergist   Upper and lower fibers of trapezius  
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Liver found in which abdominal quadrant?   Upper right  
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What bests describes the dermis layer of the skin?   It is elastic  
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What muscle both supinates and pronates?   Brachioradialis  
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Improper diet and dehydration can lead to formation of abnormal deposits in the urinary tract   Kidney stones  
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Mechanical effect of massage?   Stretch superficial muscles  
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Which muscl eis not an adductor? Teres Minor, Biceps Brachii Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major   Bicepts Brachii  
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What do you do if rescue breathing does not make chest rise?   Continue CPR by giving 1 full breath / 5 seconds  
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Brian port regulates temperature   Hypothalamus  
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Parathyroid hormone effect on blood calcium levels   Stimulate osteoclasts Break down bone Blood calcium level rises  
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The use of pressurized steam, extreme temperature, irradiation are examples of...   Sterilization  
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Latissimus Doris action   Extend, adduct and medially rotate the shoulder  
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Which technique should not be used for cramps?   Friction  
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General term for sense receptors found in skin   Cutaneous sense organs  
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What is most common protein in blood plasma   Albumin  
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T or F With joint arthritis, a paraffin bath is inclinated   False  
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When do you use a schedule SE form?   year end tax return  
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Which proproceptor? Length changes in length   Muscle Spindles  
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Which part of trapezius elevates the scapula   Upper fibers  
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Which stroke most effective in assisting venous and lymphatic return   Effleurage  
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Which hip extensor does not insert on the greater trochanter?   Gluetus Maximus  
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O: AIIS, external ilium just superior to acetabulum I: Tibial tuberosity A: Extend knee and flex hib N: superficial   Rectus Femoris  
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O: Anterior superior iliac spine I: medial proximal tibial shaft A: Flexes the hip, flexes the knee   Sartorius  
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Action of tibialis posterior?   Inversion plantar flexion  
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In acse of venostasis with no obstruction, how should masssage be peformed   Proximal to the area  
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O: laterla condyle of femur I: Posterior priximal tibial shaft A: Flexes knee   Popliteus  
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What nerves past through the wrist?   Radial, ulnar, median  
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Origina of the tensor fascia lata   Near the ASIS  
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Connective tissue that covers the fascile of a nerve?   Perineurim  
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Which modality lowers systemic metabolic rate   Meditation  
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O: linea aspera (medial lip) I: tibial tuberosity A: Extend knee   Vastus Medialis  
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What movement passively stretches a muscle   Petrissage, tapotement, vibration and effleurage  
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O: Lateral epicondyle of humerous' I: olecranon process and superior 1/8th of shaft A: helps extend elbow   Acroneus  
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O: Supraglenodi tubercle coracoid process I: radial tuberosity (bicipital tuberoisity) A: Flexes elbow: supinates forearm   Biceps Brachii  
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O: Superior 2/3rds of lateral border of scapula I: greater tubercle A: adducts shoulder; laterally rotates shoulder: synergist with infraspinatus   Teres Minor  
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O: Lateral 1/3rd of clavicle, acromion process and scapular spine I: deltoid tuberosity A: flexes shoulder abducts shoulder, extends shoulder, laterally and medially shoulder   Deltoid  
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O: Infraglenoid tubercle - 3 orgins I: olecranon process A: extends elbow and shoulder   Triceps  
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O: supraspinatus fossa I: greater tubercle A: adducts shoulder   Surpraspinatus  
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O: medial half of clavicle and edge of sternal body ribs 1-7 I: lateral region of intertubercular groove A: abducts, flexes extends, medially rotate shoulder   Pectoralis Major  
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Increases skin pigmentation by stimulating distribution of melanin granutes   Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)  
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Process uniting male and female sex cells to produce offspring   Sexual reproduction  
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Reproductive cycle phase in which the uterine lining becomes thick and vascular in anticipation of a fertilized ovum   Prevulatory Phase  
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Cycle marked by changes in the endometrial lining of the uterus   Reproductive cycle  
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Release of mature oocyte   Ovulation  
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Contorl chemical reactions to alter cell metabolism   Peptide hormones  
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Stimulates protien synthesis for muscle and bone growth and matintenance; plays a role in metabolism. Tissue growth   Growth Hormone (Somatropin (GH/STH)  
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O: Superior posterior 1/3rd of fibula shaft, soleal line of tibia I: calcaneus via the Achilles tendown A: Plantar Flexion   Soleus  
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What does a strain involve   Muscle tendon  
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When is it always a contraindication for massage   client says no  
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How many weeks needed to receover from surgery, so can get massage   10 days - 2 weeks  
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Which function of the pancreas best describes the secretion of pancreatic juices (digestive enzymes)   Exocrine  
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Why is it important to maintain SOAP for each client session   To monitor client progress  
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Which join is stabilized by the 4 rotator cuff muscles   Glenohumeral Joint  
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Describe nonspecific and specific resistance   Nonspecific - innatte Specific - acquired (immunity)  
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Stimulates uterine contractions and milk expression from mammary glands   Oxytocin (OT)  
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Internal Secretions that function as chemical messengers   Hormones  
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Pouch that contains the testes   Scrotum  
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Increases rate of metabolism like. T3   T4 - Thryoxine  
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This gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream or neighboring cells (ductless)   Endocrine Gland  
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Cessation of ovarian hormone function and menstruation in the female human   Menopause  
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Male and female sex cells   Gametes  
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Hollow internal organ in which the fertilized ovum implants, in which the fetus develops and from which menus flows   Uterus  
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O: proximal half of the lateral shaft of tibia, interosseous membrane I: metatarsal, cuneiform (plantar surface) A: Dorsiflexion and inversion   Tibialis Anterior  
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Caused by overproduction of growth hormone   Acromegaly  
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O: Illian fossa, anterior inferior iliac spine I: lesser trochanter A; Flex hip   Iliacus  
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A sudoriferous gland is what type of gland   Exocrine  
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What is the insertion of the iliopsoas?   Lesser Trochanter  
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Founder of Polarity   Randolf Stone  
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Crutch walking muscle   Latissimus Dorsi  
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Where do you find papillary muscle?   Heart  
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What muscle group attaches to ischial tuberoisty   Hamstrings  
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Muscles involved with TMJ dysfunction   Masseter, pterygoids, temporalis  
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Synonym for Epistaxis   Nosebleed  
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Benefits of Peyer's Patches and Mucosal Associated Lymphatic Tissue   Provide digestive and respiratory tracts with protection against constant exposure and attack from foreign matter  
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What does vibration technique create?   Soothing effect on nervous system  
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Synonym for parasympathetic nervous system   Craniosacral  
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After exercise, what technique should not be used because it can activate muscle spindles and cause cramping   Percussion  
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T or F Gate theory explains how massage can help decrease client's pain   True  
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What isn't a symptom of fibromyalgia Depression, IBS, Insomnia, Inflammation   Inflammation  
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O: antior iliac crest, anterior superior iliac spine I: IT Band A: Abducts hip   Tensor fascia lata  
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O: Inferior pubic ramus I: Linea aspera A: Adducts hip   Adductor Brevis  
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Antagonist to rhomboids   Serratus Anterior  
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O: Ischia "Most lateral" tuberoisyt, linea aspera (lower lateral lip) I: fibular head A: Extend hip and flex knee   Biceps femoris  
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O: superior public ramus I: Linea aspera A: Abbucts hip   Pectineus  
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Where does the lymph system return fluid to the cardiovascular system?   Subclavian/jugular venous junction  
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Nerve involved in carpal tunnel   Median  
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Cell necrosis due to local ischemia caused from prolonged pressure   decubitus ulcers (bed sores)  
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which muscle plantar flexes and everts the foot   Peroneus longus (fibularis)  
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O: lateral distal shaft of fibula I: metatarsal V A: Plantar flexion and eversion   Fibularis brevis  
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Techniqu known as milking the muscle   Petrissage  
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What muscle supinates the forearm   Biceps brachii  
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Endangerment site on posterior knee   common Peroneal Nerve  
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Nerve affected by carpal tunnel   Median  
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Body Balace and voluntary muscle movement controlled by ...   Cerebellum  
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Contraction of which muscle cause knee to bend   Biceps femoris  
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What muscle needs to be strengthened to reduce an exaggerated antirior pelvic tilt?   Rectus Abdominis  
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What type of stretching is no longer recommended in sports or clinical settings   Ballistic  
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What massage lubricant base should be avoided?   Mineral based  
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What condition? dilated veins, valves become incompetant   Varicose Veins  
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O: Lateral epidcondyle of femur I: calcaneus via achilles tendon A: Plantar flexion and flexes knee   Plantaris  
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Weakness in blood vessel wall   Aneurysm  
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Stimulates kidneys to conserve sodium which triggers ADH - results in water retention   Aldostreone  
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These alter smooth muscle contractions   Eicosanoids  
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What muscle is responsible for protraction of the scapula?   Serratus Anterior  
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Bell Palsy is paralysis of which cranial nerve   VII  
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Which blood vessel has least pressure   Veins  
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How is ulna kneading in abdominal massage done?   Clockwise  
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Effect of Pyrogen secretion?   Pyrogens are a fever producing substance so body temp increases  
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hair structure responsible for hair growth   Hair papilla  
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What is interstitial fluid?   Fluid between cells  
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1st to observe craniosacral mechanism   William Sutherland  
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what part of sternum do most ribs attach?   Sternal Body  
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Testing for turgor, clients skin leaves test after being pinched, client is ...   Dehydrated  
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O: Ischial tuberosity "most superficial" I: medial proximal tibia shaft A: Extend hip and flex knee   Semitendinosus  
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How often do you pay self employment taxes?   Quarterly  
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What is cytosol?   Liquid portion of cytoplasm  
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O: Anterior pubic body I: linea aspera A: Abbucts hip   Adductor longus  
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T or F? Percussion to muscle belly can help an acute cramp   False  
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85% of lymph fluid from breast drains into   Axillary lymph Duct  
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3 Muscles that abduct   Deltoid, sartorius and gluteus medius  
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Stimulates milk production in mammary glands, acts on breast glandular tissue   Prolactin (PRL)  
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Increases rate of metabolism / from thyroid   T3- triiodothyronine  
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The neurotransmitter of hormones   Biogenic amines  
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which muscles assist elbow flexion   Brachioradialis, Brachialis, Ponator Teres  
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General effects of the cold   Reduction of spasm and spasticity  
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What group of muscles is responsible for fexion of the shoulder   Coracobrachialis, pectoralis major, anterior deltoid  
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Muscle dorsiflexes and eversion   Peroneus tertius  
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Middle part of adrenal gland, neurohormones   Adrenal Medulla  
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Firm, chestnut-sized gland that produces a secretion to liquify coagulated semen   Prostate  
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In women it triggers obulation and development of corpus luteum on ovaries. In men it stimulates production of testerone in testes   Luteinizing hormone (LH)  
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Femal sex characteristics triggers prep of femal organs for fertilization and implantation occurs   Estrogen  
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This sytem tells the gland to secrete less hormone, when the amount of a hormone is too high   Negative feedback system  
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What characterizes cell mediated immunity?   Specialized sensitized T lymphocytes attach to antigens to destroy them  
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Synonym for cycstitis   Bladder Infection  
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Muscle initiates walking   Iliopsoas  
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Fibrous Ankylosis use this technique   Deep friction  
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When do you find venous blood   Pulmonary artery  
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A butterfly rash across the nose and cheeks is often a sign of what?   Systemic lupus erythematosus  
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Founder of myofascial release   Anabolism  
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At rest, what organ generates the most heat?   Liver  
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When is a Russian bath contraindicated   Rheumatoid arthritis  
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What happens during the initial phase of acute inflammation of fibrous tissue?   Vasodilation  
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Best technique for after exercise   Effleurage and petrissage  
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Best treatment for traumatic periostitis   Refer to doctor to rule out acute external compartment syndrome  
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Define the ovaries   Hollow  
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What is systolic pressure   Max pressure when ventricles contract  
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3 Functions of lymphs nodes   Phagoctosis of pathogens, filter lymph, direct attack of cancer cells  
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What develops from mesoderm germ layer   Most muscles  
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How are the blister like skin lesions of herpes zoster distributed over the body?   Following the course of hte peripheral nerves  
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Tissue that provides the binding of ligament to bone   Periosteum  
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Describe the structure of the plasma membrane of a cell?   Two lipid layers arranged tail to tail in which protein molecules float  
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Describe diabetes mellitus   Blood glucose too high; leading to excretion of glucose in urine  
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3 Functions of synovial fluid   Remove metabolic waste, supply nutrients, reduce friction  
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All of these cells are present at birth   Muscle cells  
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How should you massage scalenes?   Downward and away from spine  
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O: External ilium between the anterior and posterior gluteal lines, "walking muscle" I: greater trochanter A: Extend Hip   Gluteus Medius  
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What is Dr. Johan Mezger knwon for?   Bringing massage to the attention of the scientific community  
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What is cytoplasm composed of?   Water, proteins carbs and lipids  
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Function of spongy bone   Shock absorber  
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How much blood does spleen normally have?   1 pint  
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Which endocrine gland is regulated by ACTH - acorticotrophine   Adrenal Cortex  
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What valve is located between left atria and ventricle?   Bicuspid  
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Deepest wrapping of connective tissue around a muscle   Endomysium  
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What type of cell has no nucleus, like the erythrocyte   Prokaryote  
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Where do you find superficial fascia   Just below the skin  
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T or F Jaundice is a contraindication for massage   True  
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Modality focuses on integrating body and mind through awareness of body during movement patterns   Feldenkrais Method  
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Juicy, Oxygen rich substance in connective tissues   Fibrolast  
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Where do you find chondrocytes   Cartilage  
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Part of cell metabolizes lipids as well as detox of variety of harmful substances   Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum  
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Where does tissue have branching cells connected by intercalated discs   Heart Muscle  
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T or F? Killing bacteria in colon prevents essential vitamin production   True  
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Why does ice reduce pain   Decreased Sensory Input  
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Correct order of skin layers deep to superficial   Superficial fascia, dermis, epidermis  
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Muscle tissue % of total body weight   20% - 25%  
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What is the usual location for inflammation and pain when tennis elbow   At or distal to the tendon of origin of wrist extensors  
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Why should deep massage be avoided in the anticubital fossa?   Medial Nerve  
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O: Anterior sacrum I: greater trochanter A: Laterally rotate hip   Piriformis  
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How long should LMT maintain client records after cessation of treatment?   4 years  
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Emotional reaction of therapist that reflects therapist's inner needs and conflicts   Countertransference  
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T or F? Massage is indicated - post fracture care, torticollis, amputation stumps   Indicated True  
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Which muscle rotates humerus medially   Pec Major  
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94 -97 degree Farenheit water is considered   Neutral  
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Muscles of the rotator cuff   Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapularis  
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Pressure near the insertion of the biceps femoris may endanger ...   Common Peroneal Nerve  
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The Sternum articulates with how many ribs   Seven  
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Synonym for Aerolar Tissue   Loose Connective Tissue  
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3 hormones pancreas secretes   Amyloase, insulin glucagon  
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What muscle(s) stabilizes scapula during arm movement   Serratus Anterior  
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Branch of Biology, studies the function   Physiology  
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Neuron conducts impulse from CNS to visceral effectors?   Autonomic Motor Neurons  
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In elderly adults, what gland is largely degenerated and replaced with fatty tissue?   Thymus  
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Part of vertebral column with least movement   S1-S5  
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Reflex arc order   Stimulus, receptor, Afferent, Efferent, Effector, organ  
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Paraspinals are what to rectus abdominus   Antagonist  
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With which two carpal bones does radius articulate   Lunate and Scaphoid  
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O: inferior pubic ramus I: Medial proximal tibial shaft A: Adducts hip   Gracillis  
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O: Medial and lateral epicondyle of femur I: Calcaneus via the Achilles tendon A: Plantar flexion and flexes knee   Gastrocnemius  
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O: Posterior tibial shaft; posterior fibular shaft; interosseous membrane I: Tuberoisty of Navicular (Plantar surface), cuneiform I, II, III; cuboid, calcaneus, bases of metatarsal II, III, IV A: Plantar flexion and Inversion   Tibialis Posterior  
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What receptors monitor changes in muscle length as well as the rate of this change and respond by relfexive contraction?   Muscle Spindles  
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From inside to outside, tunic layers of GI tract   Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, Serosa  
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Universla blood donor   O-  
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Unconscious adult, what is 1st step   Try to rouse person from unconsciousness  
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What structures emerge from intervertebral foramina   Nerve roots  
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What are the thing myofilaments of the sarcomere   Actin  
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Best technique for a recent heart attack patient   Effleurage and Petrissage to the limbs  
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What kind of cell lacks nucleus?   Erythorocyte  
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A lesion to the this cranial nerve, can cause fascial paralysis   VII  
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Best massage medium fo racne scars   Lanolin  
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Dark area of dense material that separates sarconiere from each other   2 disc  
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How is fever helpful?   Intensifies interferons; interferes with pathogen growth and metabolism; increases metabolic rate of tissue to spped up repair  
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Outermost layer of GI tract wall   Serosa  
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Rescue breaths should be given how   Slowly and gently  
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Where does polio, which is a CNS viral infection, affect motor neurons   Brain stem and spinal cord  
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Most rehabilitative stroke   Cross fiber friction  
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Muscle attaches to coronoid process   Temporalis  
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What is the artery that sens blood from heart to the the body   Aorta  
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Chief antibody - 75% - 85% of circulating antibodies   Ig G  
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Organ that filters dead tissue and foreign matter   Spleen  
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Which modality allows for client slef help at home   Reflexology and hydrotherapy  
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Advantage of RBC's biconcave shape   Large surface area for gas molecule diffusion in and out of cell  
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The fibers of the supraspinatus do this during abduction of the shoulder   Shorten  
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What is the most likely the cause of a sprained ligament distal to the lateral maleous?   Excessive inversion of the talocrural joint  
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Which muscle form the posterior border of the axilla?   Latissimus Dorsi  
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In the muscle, the proprioceptor is called a ...   Spindle  
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What muscle elevates the rib cage during inspiration   Exteneral intercostals  
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What is the name given for the cartilage inside the knee   Meniscus  
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Part of the plasma involved infighting disease   Globulin  
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What muscle is synergist with piriformis   Obturator internus and obturator externus  
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Technique best for chronic patella inflammation   Effleurage  
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This muscle plantar flexes and eversion   Peroneus Longus  
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Purpose of calcitonin   reduce blood calcium level  
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Splenius Capitis attachment   Mastoid process  
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What syndrome cycles of vasospasm, typically in fingers and toes   Raynaud's Syndrome  
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Insertion fo Sternocleidomastoid   Clavicle  
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What is order of blood flow through the kidneys?   Renal artery to afferent arterioles to efferent art. Too loop of henle to renal vein.  
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Which muscle forms medial border for snuff box   Extensor pollicis longus  
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T or F? The tibialis posterior everts the foot   False  
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What is embedded in muscle of ventricular will and conveys stimulation to ventricles to contract simultaneously?   Purkinje Fibers  
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Type of neuroglia helps form blood brain barrier   Astrocyte  
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Blood traveling through the femoral artery must first pass through which artery?   External Iliac  
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1099 form purpose   Notify IRS of independent contractor wages  
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Where are bursae sacks usually located?   between a bone and tendon  
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Muscles that entrap the brachial plexus   Scalenes and pec minon  
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with profuse sweating, loss of this cause cramps and pain   Sodium  
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O: External ilium between the anterior and nferior gluteal lines I: greater trochanter A: extend hip   Gluteus Minimus  
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What kind of cells produces antibodies?   Plasma Cells  
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With client supine, while stretching should try and avoid this?:   Hyperextension of knee  
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The prefix nephro -   kidney  
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When is vascular occlusvie disease ok for massage   never  
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Cause of ringworm   Fungi  
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O: Posterior sacrum, posterior coccyx, posterior iliac crest, external ilium posterior to the posterior gluteal line I; gluteal tuberoisty 25% iliotibial band 75% A Extend hip   Gluteus Maximus  
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What is the largest gland in the body   Liver  
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In addition to massage which is most helpful to lymph flow   Exercise  
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T or F Adrenocorticotrophic hormone sare produced by the adrenal glands   False  
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The muscle cell has several   Nuclei  
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Connective tissue that covers individual nerve   Endoneurium  
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O: Linea aspera (Lateral Lip) I: tibial tuberosity A: Extend knee   Vastus Lateralis  
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O: Transverse process T12- L5, vertebral body T12- L5 intervertebral disks of lumbar vertebrae I: lesser trochanter A: hip flexion   Psoas Major  
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True or False? Massage is therapeutic for sub-acute rheumatoid arthritis   True  
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Function of the Vas deferens   Propel live sperm from: storage, epididymis, distal parts of the vas deferens  
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Synonym for amphiarthrosis joint   Cartilaginous  
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Claw hands are an example of   Sapastic Paralysis  
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