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Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of athletic massage?
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Improved Heart Rate
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What are some of the reasons massage is used?
Definition
prevent injury, deeper level of relaxation, slow progression of an illness
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What does the Sagittal Plane do?
Definition
Divide the body into Left and Right parts
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Are are the lungs?
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Two sacs composed of spongy tissue, blood vessels, connective tissue, and microscopic air sacs called alveoli
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What is Anatomy?
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The study of the gross structure of the body of the study of an organism and the interrelations of it's parts
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Define Pathology
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The study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease
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Where should the massage technique called "tapotement" never be used?
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The kidneys
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What does the latissmus dorsi do?
Definition
extends the shoulder
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Where are the lungs located?
Definition
The pleural cavity
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Where is the heart located?
Definition
The thoracic cavity
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What is surface skin called?
Definition
The epidermis
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What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
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The stratum corneum
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What controls arm movement?
Definition
The brachial plexus
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What makes up the axial skeleton?
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The skull, thorax, vertebral column and hyoid bone
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Where are the bursae located?
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Outside the joints
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What is part of the lungs' function?
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To eliminate carbon dioxide
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What are two types of drapings?
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Flat and contoured
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What is the primary structure of the body?
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A cell
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What can neurons do?
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Create impulses
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What is the best way to prevent the spread of bacteria?
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Washing hands before and after touching each client
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What is the main artery of the body?
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The aorta
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The vagus nerve serves what system of the body?
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The respiratory system and the heart
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What body system contains the trachea?
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The respiratory system
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Where is the sigmoid colon?
Definition
It follows the descending colon
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Where are the kidneys located?
Definition
Above the waistline
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When should the massage table be sanitized?
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Before each new client
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What strokes does effleurage use?
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Light pressure of fingertips and hands on long strokes
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In which direction is abdominal massage performed?
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Clockwise
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What bone supports the tongue?
Definition
The hyoid bone
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What is the point of the elbow called?
Definition
The Olecranon Process
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Which joint is the most moveable
Definition
The diarthratic
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What is a sprain?
Definition
An injury of a ligament
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What is the origin of the semitendenosis
Definition
The ischial tuberosity
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What is petrissage (kneading)?
Definition
The massage stroke that consists of manipulations that press and roll the muscle under the hand
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What is the Prime Mover?
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The muscle that contributes the most movement
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How do skeletal muscles normally work?
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In groups
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What does the thyroid gland produce?
Definition
The hormone thyroxin
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Where is the deltoid muscle?
Definition
In the shoulder
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What does the cervical vertebrae support?
Definition
The head and neck
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What is the basic unit of structure of the bones?
Definition
The osteons
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What does the medium (mid-sagittal) plane do?
Definition
Vertically divides the body into left and right halves
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What does the coronal/frontal plane do?
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Divides the body into Front and Back Halves
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What does the Transverse Plane do?
Definition
Divides the body into Upper and Lower halves in a horizontal line
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Where are the palms facing in an anatomic position?
Definition
They are facing forward (ulna is medial)
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What is homeostasis?
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The delicate physiological balance that the body strives to maintain within its internal environment
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What is adipose tissue?
Definition
The tissue that acts as the protection against heat loss and stores energy in the form of fat molecules.
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What does a tendon do?
Definition
Attach muscle to bone
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What does a ligament do?
Definition
It connects bone to bone. Supports bones at the joints
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What connects with the talus?
Definition
The tibia, fibula, calcaneus, and navicular bones
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What makes up the appendicular skeleton?
Definition
Shoulders, upper and lower extremities, and the hips
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What is the Insertion?
Definition
The end of a muscle, which is anchored to the more moveable section of the skeleton
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What is the Origin?
Definition
The end of a muscle which is anchored to a relatively immoveable section of the skeleton
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What is the main physiological benefit of massage?
Definition
The increase circulation
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What is the primary goal in post event sports massage?
Definition
To remove toxins from tissue
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If a client trips and falls at your front door, what covers it?
Definition
Liability insurance
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What type of injury is classified as "acute?"
Definition
A recent injury that is swollen and hot
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What is the Myocardium?
Definition
The cardiac muscle that is responsible for the muscular pumping of the heart
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In rotation of the neck, where does the SCM contract?
Definition
On the side of the neckthat is opposite to the direction of it contra lateral.
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Where is the bladder located?
Definition
In the pelvic cavity
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What is considered to be the master gland
Definition
The pituitary
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Define atrophy
Definition
A condition under which muscle loses bulk and withers
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What flexes the little finger?
Definition
The flexor digiti minimi
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Where are the adrenal glands located?
Definition
Above the kidneys
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What is friction used for?
Definition
To soften adhesions or knots
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What does distal mean?
Definition
Further from midline
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What does proximal mean?
Definition
Closer to midline
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What is a contraindication to perform on the achilles tendon?
Definition
Deep strokes
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What is the longest and largest nerve in the body?
Definition
The sciatic nerve
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What is the region inferior to the umbilical region?
Definition
The hypogastric region
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What is dermatitis?
Definition
A skin condition that causes inflammation
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What is the blood vascular system?
Definition
A closed circuit that consists of the heart, arteries, capillaries, veins and blood.
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What is NOT an excretory organ?
Definition
The gall bladder
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If a client complains of mild general low back pain, what position should you work in?
Definition
Prone position, using support under abdomen and ankles
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What benefit does massage hold for scar tissue?
Definition
Slows formation of scar tissue, keeps it pliable, assists the healing process by promoting regeneration and keeping replacement to a minimum
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What is a major contraindication of leg massage?
Definition
Thrombophlebitis
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What is Cystitis?
Definition
A bladder infection
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What is the duodenum?
Definition
A portion of the small intestine that contains ducts from the liver, gall bladder, and pancreas
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Wher is friction performed?
Definition
Over bony prominences
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What is shiatsu a form of?
Definition
Jitsu
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What is a quantified goal of massage?
Definition
The client to be able to increase range of motion of the lateral flexion of the cervical area by 15 degrees
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