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What is the space called in the base of Skull that nerves & blood vessels enter through? FORAMINA
What are Cutaneous, Mucous, Serous, Synovial Membranes? TISSUES THAT LINE A SURFACE & SECRETE SOMETHING
What are the 3 functions of Nervous Tissue? Sensory, Integrative, Motor
What makes-up Ears and Larynx? Elastic Cartilage
The Glenohumeral Joint consists of ? HUMERUS & SCAPULA
What major ligament supports the medial aspect of the Tibiotalar Joint? DELTOID LIGAMENT (or Medial Collateral) from the Medial Malleolus to the Navicular , Calcaneous & Talus
A muscle synergist to the Triceps Bracii is the? ANCONEUS
What muscle would cause diffused pain in the lumbar region and restrict the swing phase of the Gait Cycle? PSOAS
Do Muscles General Heat? YES
A Motor Neuron and the Muscle Fibers that is controls is called a? MOTOR UNIT
The muscle that produces the majority of movement is called the ? AGONIST
What do Brachialis, Brachioradialis & Pronator Teres do? Function to flex the Elbow
What are the organs called that respond to the impulses from the CNS? EFFECTORS
What does Fibrocartilage do? Shock Absorpition (Like Intervertebral Disks)
What kind of joint has no joint cavity and the bones are held together by cartilage? CARTILAGINOUS JOINT
What type of joint has no cavity and the bones are held together by fibrous connective tissue? FIBROUS JOINT
What is a joint or a point of contact between bones, cartilage & bones or between teeth & bones? ARTICULATION
What is the best way to treat Bursitis? ICE PACK
What Fibrous Joints have a cone-shaped peg that fits into a socket having a periodontal ligament between the bones? GOMPHOSES JOINTS
Which Fibrous Joints are slightly movable and have considerably more connective tissue than Sutures forming an Interosseous Membrane or Ligament allowing for some flexibility. SYNDESMOSES
What type of joint has a connecting material of Hyaline Cartilage, is immovable and is eventually replaced by bone called a Synostos? SYNCHONDROSES
What are the 2 types of Cartilaginous Joints? SYNCHONDROSES & SYMPHYSIS
What other type of joints besides Fibrous allows little or no movement? CARTILAGINOUS JOINTS
What type of func tional classification does Gomphoses Joints & Sutures have? SYNARTHROSIS (immovable joint)
Syndesmoses Joints are functionally classified as? AMPHIARTHROSES JOINTS (slightly movable)
Red blood cells are formed in what tissue? MYELOID
What position would your head be in if your SCM muscles were contracted bi-laterally? THE FLEXED POSITION
What is the antagonist of the Biceps Brachii? TRICEPS BRACHII
What synthesizes Proteins initially? RIBOSOMES
What supports movement, acts as levers, gives protection, blood production, mineral storage? THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Which suture is between the temporal & parietal bones? THE SQUAMOUS SUTURE
Which suture is between the Parietal Bones & The Frontal Bones? THE CORONAL SUTURE
What kind of fracture is due to weakening of a bone caused by disease processes? PATHOLOGIC FRACTURE
What is a fracture resulting from an inability to withstand a change in training, harder surfaces, longer distances and greater speed? A STRESS FRACTURE
Which is a fracture in which the anatomical alignment of the bone fragments is preserved? A NON-DISPLACED FRACTURE
Which is a fracture in which the anatomical alignment of the bone fragments is not preserved? A DISPLACED FRACTURE
What do spinal nerves do? CARRY IMPULSES TO AND FROM THE SPINAL CORD
A force applied to a lever to overcome resistance is called? EFFORT
What does the gait cycle refer to? WALKING
What is Acetycholine? THE MAIN NUEROTRANSMITTER EFFECTING MUSCLES
What is the name of the nerve that transmits the signal to the CNS? AFFERENT
Which Plexus does the Median Nerve come from? THE BRACHIAL PLEXUS
What would be a benefit of bodywork helping to sustain the effect of Serotonin? Being more calm and easier time falling asleep.
What is the sac around the heart that secretes a lubricating fluid to prevent frictions during movement of the heart? PERICARDIUM
Where do Kidney's get blood? FROM THE RENAL ARTERIES
What are the Lymphoid Tissues that are located in the oral cavity and Pharanyx? THE TONSILS
What area of the body does the right Lymphatic Ducts drain? THE UPPER RIGHT HALF OF BODY
Which system does the Immune System most interact with? THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Non-Specific Immunity is what type of immune response? THE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE
When fully elongated a muscle has reached a position known as? PASSIVE INSUFFICIENCY
Motor dysfunction can be displayed by? Weakness, spasticity, tremor.
TP on a chart stands for? TRIGGER POINT
The Radial Nerve is comprised of? CERVICAL NERVE ROOTS 6, 7, 8
Where we concentrate our awareness? ENERGY FLOWS
ITB on a chart stands for? ILIOTIBIAL BAND
If the immune system begins to attack itself, which condition may occur? RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
If a client is immunodeficient what precautions might the therapist take to protect client? WEAR FACE MASK
A substance that causes the immune system to respond is called an? ANTIGEN
The primary gas expelled during exhalation is? CARBON DIOXIDE
What is the primary muscle that produces quiet inspiration? DIAPHRAGM
The gas exchange between blood & tissues is called? INTERNAL RESPIRATION
What nerves carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands? Motor Nerves or EFFERENTS
What acts during the movement when cell divides? CELL CENTROSOME
What are the nerves called that carry impulses from the receptors to the CNS called? AFFERENTS
What are Afferent Nerves? Are one of two types of Peripheral Nerves (Not in brain or spinal cord) that carry impulses to the Central Nervous System-The Sensory Nerves
What are Efferent Nerves? One of the two types of Peripheral Nerves(Not in the brain or Spinal cord) that carry impulses from the Central Nervous System-The Motor Nerves
What system consists of the brain, spinal cord enclosed in the skull, vertebra & nerves. NERVOUS SYSTEM
What are the organs of the Nervous System formed by? Neurons, connective tissue, neuroglia, blood vessels.
What helps to integrate, process and coordinate the sensory input and motor commands? THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
What makes up the Central Nervous System? BRAIN & SPINAL CORD
The Brain & Spinal Cord make up the Central Nervous System-What is the rest of the Nervous System called? The Peripheral Nervous System
Structures close to the middle of the body in the Saggital Plane are? MEDIAL
Structures lying behind one another are? Posterior or Dorsal
What plane runs across the body dividing it into a top & bottom portion? The Transverse or Horizontal Plane
What are the structures called that lie towards the head or top? CRAINAL, SUPERIOR, OR CEPHALIC
What are the regions of the lower extremity? THIGH, KNEE, LEG, FOOT
What are structures called that lie towards the bottom or away from the head? Inferior or Caudal
What major organs lie in the Abdominal Cavity? Liver,Gallbladder,Stomach,Small & Large Intestine, Pancreas,Kidneys & Spleen
What is a broad,strong band that extends along the anterior surfaces of the Vertebral Bodies from the axis to the sacrum. It is firmly attached to the Intervertebral discs ANTERIOR LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENT
What system is made up of skin,derivatives,hair,sweat glands,oil glands and is the largest organ in the body? THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (SKIN)
Name the 3 skin layers? SURFACE, DEEP,SUBCUTANEOUS LAYER
Whick layer of skin has 5 layers and produces Keratin. THE EPIDERMIS
What encloses the cell and permits small nutrients to pass to the interior of the cell? THE CELL MEMBRANE
What region is the lower leg? CRURAL REGION
What region is the upper part of leg? FEMEROL REGION
What is the back of knee? POPLITEAL FOSSA
What region is the front of knee? PATELLAR
What plane runs from front to back cutting the body into a right and left part? THE SAGITTAL PLANE
What plane runs from left to right dividing the body into a front & back portion? CORONAL OR FRONTAL PLANE
What data is collected from assessment on SOAP NOTES? OBJECTIVE
What is Syndesmosis? An articulation in which the bones are united by ligaments.
What is Diarthrosis? A movable articulation in which opposing bones move freely (a hinge joint or pivot joint)
What is Cartilaginous? Pertaining to or composed of cartilage.
What is a type of Articulation between bony surfaces that permits limited motion and is connected by ligaments or elastic cartilage such as that between vertebra. AMPHIARTHROSIS
What is SUBSTANCE P Neurotransmitter which increased the transmission of pain impulses.
What digest Carbohydrates? Amylase found in saliva
What is the association between joints as they function in relationship to each other? KINEMATIC CHAINS
A ball & Socket Joint is also called an? MULTIAXIAL JOINT
What is Myelencephalon THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA
Where is the Medulla Oblongata located? The extension within the skull of the upper end of spinal cord forming the lowest part of the brainstem.
What does the Medulla Oblongata do? Forms the major pathways for nerve impulses entering & leaving skull.
What part of brain regulates the reflex responses, controls respiration, heart beat, blood pressure and involuntary processes? THE MEDULLA OBLONGATA
What system controls equilibrium & balance and maintain's the body's orientation in space, balance & posture & keeps objects in visual focus? The Vestibular System
Where is the Vestibular System located? A cavity situated at the entrance to the bony labyrinth in the inner ear.
What is Ataxia? Loss of coordinated movement due to disease of Nervous System caused by a lesion of the Cerebellum or Basal Ganglia.
What is called when we lose the ability to walk, talk, eat and to perform other self-care tasks due to a lesion of the Basal Ganglia. ATAXIA
What area of the brain is functioning in Proproception & replaying feedback from muscle activity? THE CEREBELLUM
What area of the brain is between the Cerebrum & Brainstem? THE CEREB ELLUM
Which brain area is affected by rocking? THE CEREBELLUM
Pleasure states experienced during massage that support mind-body-health are processed in what area of the Diencephalon (hindbrain)? THALAMUS
What is one of the 3 major parts of the brain that controls sensory interpretation, thinking & memory? CEREBELLUM
What is Brainstem? The portion of the brain lying between Cerebrum & Spinal Cord which controls functions of breathing, swallowing, seeing & hearing.
What is the bony ridge of anterior part of lower leg? Shin
What is the prominent part of lower leg? Calf
What is joint between leg & foot? Ankle-Lateral/Medial Malleolus
What is back of foot? Heel or Calcaneal
What is the lateral ligament of the Tibiotalar Joint? Lateral Collateral from the Lateral Malleolus to the Talus & Calcaneus; and Calcaneofibular from the Fibula to the Lateral Calcaneus.
What movements does the Tibiotalar Joint allow? Dorsiflexion (flexion) and Plantarflexion (extention) with slight ab-duction,ad-duction and rotation in plantar flexion caused by other joints.
What are Intertarsal Joints? THE JOINTS BETWEEN THE TARSAL BONES
What are the joints between the Tarsals and Metatarsals called? TARSOMETARSAL JOINTS
What are Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joints? The joints between the Metatarsals & Phalanges
Whic bone type has a medullary cavity? LONG BONE
Which pathological condition of the skeletal system would most likely appear in a person 50 yrs or older? Osteoporosis
If a person has fragile bones what type of bodywork would be the most safe? POLARITY
What is the nerve often iritated in long distance bicycle riding? PUDENDAL
If the Triceps is relaxed what muscle other than the Biceps would be contracted? Bracialis
Which nerve is involved in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The Median Nerve
What structure is involved in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The Flexor Retinaculum
What in the Epidermis helps to waterproof it? Keratin
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