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Basic anatomy quiz prep

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Anterior is to posterior as superior is to_______?   Inferior  
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What does Cepahlid mean?   Tp move in a headward direction.  
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Molecules are combinations of______?   Atoms  
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A magician traditionally cuts someone in half through which anotomical plane?   Horizontal  
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Organs are combinations of_____?   Tissues  
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Which part of a cell is responsible for packaging proteins for distribtion?   Golgi complex  
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Hereditary information is stored in the______?   Nucleus  
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Mitochondria are resposnsible for_____?   Production of chemical energy  
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Receptor sites for chemicals are found on the______?   Cell Membrane  
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Which connective tissue is strong in all directions?   Dense irregular collagenous connective tissue  
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Which type of epithelium is well suited for diffusion?   Simple squamous  
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The two basic elements of building blocks of connective tissue are_______and_______.   Cells and Extracellular matrix  
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Describe the structure of stratified squamous epithelium   Many layers, flat cells  
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Which of the following is not a type of connective tissue. Cartilage, Bone, Adipose, Blood   Adipose  
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Which element ofthe extracellular matirx is responsible for tensile strength?   Collagen  
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Which cell type is the main fixed cell of connective tissue?   Fibrocyte  
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List the four basic tissues of the human body.   Epithelium, Connective tissue, Muscle, Nerve  
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What is the most common cartilage in the body?   Hyaline  
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Name the integument layers from superficial to deep   Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis  
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Name the tissue of the epidermis   Stratified squamous epithelium  
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Melanocytes are responsible for________.   Pigmentation of the keratinocytes  
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Which layer of the skin acts as an energy storehouse?   Hypodermis  
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If I have a cut on my finger that is bleeding I know that the cut is at least as deep as the______.   Dermis  
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In which specific region of the epidermis are the stem cells which divide to form keratinocytes found?   Stratum basale  
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Identify the most lethal from a skin cancer   Melanoma  
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Which region is located immediately superior to the thorax?   Neck/Cervical  
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List the regions of the upper limb from distal to proximal   Manus, Antebrachium, Brachium  
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The control center of the cell is the_______?   Nucleus  
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The part of the cell responsible for packaging and shipping proteins is the________?   Golgi apparatus/complex  
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Describe the structure stratifed squamous epithelium   Many layers, flat cells  
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Which element of the extracellular matrix is responsible for tensile strength?   Collagen  
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Name the tissue of the dermis.   Dense irregular connective tissue.  
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Adipose cells are found in the_______?   Hypodermis  
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Which specific type of joint is found between the radius and ulna in the antebrachium?   Syndesmosis  
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Which specific type of joint is found between the plates of the skull?   Suture  
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What is the name given to the small round protions of the bone found within compact bone?   Osteon  
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What is the most common type of joint found in the body?   Synovial  
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What type of joint is located between two adjacent vertebrae?   Symphysis  
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Which type of joint is not found in the adult body?   Synchondrosis  
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Spongy bone is located_________?   Deep to compact bone  
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What gives bone its tensile strength?   Collagen  
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What name is given to the layer of dense irregular connective tissue that is around all bones?   Periosteum  
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The tendon insertion is always found_______.   Mobile end of a muscle.  
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List three functions of muscle tissue.   Heat, Support, Movement  
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Muscle tissue is highly specialized to_____,   Contract  
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The layer of connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle is called the________.   Epimysium  
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Name the two microfilaments found in a muscle cell.   Tropomyosin and Actin  
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A motor unit contains which two of the following? Lactic acid, Muscle fiber, Motor neuron, ATP   Motor neuron and ATP  
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What is the smallest contractile unit of a muscle cell?   A sarcomere  
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What binds to troponin in order to remove the tropnin/tropomyosin complex from the actin filament?   Calcium  
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What is the energy used by the myosin head?   ATP  
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Biomechanics considers the musculoskeletal system to be a series of machines we call________.   Levers  
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The pivot point for the lever arm is called the________.   Fulcrum  
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Which lever has the in-force applied on one side of the joint and the out-force on the other side of the joint?   First class  
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The erector spinae muscles are all capable of what action?   Extension  
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Which muscle of the transversospinalis group is found primarily on the cervical and upper thoracic spine?   Semispinalis  
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The spinotransversalis muscles are situated_______ to the vertebral column.   Posterior  
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Which muscle group lies just immediately superficial to the transversospinalis muscles?   Erector spinae  
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Name the two muscles that attach to the iliac crest   Mulfifidus and Iliocostalis  
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Name the muscle found between the transverse and spinous process.   Multifidus  
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The region of the vertebra between the transverse and spinous processes is called the________.   Lamina  
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Name the muscle of the back that runs lateral to longissimus dorsi.   Iliocostalis  
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Which muscle attaches to the zygomatic arch?   Masseter  
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Which muscle passes deep to the zygomatic arch?   Temporalis  
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What is the primary concept of how all effleaurage strokes should be applied?   Strokes are centripetal or toward the heart.  
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The technique of "kneading" is performed in which manner?   Lifting, grasping, rolling and compressing muscles.  
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Why is proper draping an important part of good, professional business ethics?   It ensures your clients privacy and comfort.  
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If a new client refuses to fill out an intake form, what action should be taken?   Ask as many questions as necessary, and if the client gives enough information, proceed with the massage.  
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Range of motion is determined through   an assessment of Joint movement.  
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What hormone does the pineal gland produce?   melatonin  
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The mitral valve is also known as the   bicuspid valve.  
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Warts are   a contagious infection of the epidermis layer of the skin.  
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What causes poliomyelitis?   Viral Infection  
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Diabetes that is characterized by a deficiency of insulin production by the beta cells within the pancreatic islet cells is called   Type I. Diabetes Mellitus  
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Which of the following oriental meridians is not paired?   Conception Vessel  
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The 1099 tax form is a statement used to notify the IRS of what information   Independent Contractor Wages  
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Which of the following conditions violates the NCBTMB Code of Ethics?   Dating a client  
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Which of the following w9ould be a mechanical effect of massage?   Breaking down adhesions  
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Many of the medical terms used today take their origins from what two languages?   Greek, Latin  
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Your client arrives complaining of acute "whiplash" symptoms they received in a car accedent the day before, Is massage appropriate?   Refer them to a doctor and reschedule after consulting with the doctor.  
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Massage can reduce pain in what way?   It reduces the cause behind pain stimulation .  
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A birthmark or mole is called a   Nevus  
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A thrombus is   a stationary blood clot  
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When I roll a bowling ball forward, the primary movement of my shoulder joint is   Flexion  
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When I stand on my tip toes my ankle joint goes through   plantarflexion.  
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During an eccentric contraction, a muscle   contracts and lengthens.  
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Which of the following is not a function of the kidney?   produce epinephrine  
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Sperm cells are carried from the testes to the prostate gland via the   vas deferens (ductus deferens).  
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The brachial plexus involves nerve roots   C5 to T1  
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An injury in which a tendon is partially torn is called   a strain  
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Compression on the (blank) occurs in carpal tunnel syndrome.   median nerve  
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An ulceration in the mucosal line of the stomach oan or duodenum is called a (n)   peptic ulcer.  
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(Blank) is a softening of the bone that is called rickets in little children.   Osteomalacia  
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Which of the following statements concerning the purpose of "Gliding" is NOT correct?   It stretches deep muscles and fascia.  
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Which lever system is good for generating power but poor for generating speed?   second class lever system  
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What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain?   Endorphins  
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Which of the following effects describes the primary use for friction?   It is used to affect tissue around joint spaces and bony prominences.  
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What are a few contraindications to massage work?   abnormal lumps, fever, acute inflammation  
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What is passive joint movement?   The client relaxes and the therapist performs a movement or stretch  
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The type of movement in which the client is asked to rotate theri head to the left as far as they can is called   active movement  
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What is the definition of Professional ethics?   promoting the public welfare, the client's welfare, and the reputation of your profession.  
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Which of the following statements describes "cross-fiber friction"?   Oscillating movements across muscle fibers  
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Static strectching is defined as   gently strectchin a muscle until resistance is met and held 10-20 seconds.  
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Which oriental meridian runs up the middle of the spine?   Governing  
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Bodywork of which muscle group would be effective in relieving sciatica?   Gluteus group  
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What is the primary description / cause of "tennis elbow"?   tendonitis / impact trauma  
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Which movement should be avoided for someone with a hep replacement?   Abduction of the hip  
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Which techniques would be effective in the rehabilitation of a post acute ACL tear?   cross fiber friction and PNF of the knee joint  
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The condition that develops when the ;lacenta separates prematurely from the wall of the uterus is called   abruptio placentae.  
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Nuritis of the 7th cranial nerve that usually causes paralysis to one side of the face is called?   Bells Palsy  
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A deficiency of dietary iodine results in the development of   a goiter  
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Muscular dystrophy is   a group of muscular disorders in which there is considerable muscle degeneration and weakness.  
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A greenstick fracture occurs when   a bone is incompletely broken.  
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Complete the following sequence abdominal aorta, common iliac arter, (blank), femoral artery   external iliac artery  
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