Which of the following terms is heat transferred from a higher temperature source to a lower temperature source through direct
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conduction
A client's lower back pain returns within three hours of receiving a massage. What organ may be the cause for the referred back pain?
Kidney
Regulating metabolism is the primary function of which of the following glands?
Thyroid
Inflammation of the small sack-like outpouchings in the sigmoid colon describes?
diverticulitis
What is the basic filtering unit of a kidney?
nephron
Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?
regulates blood Ph
What nerve is commonly compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?
median
Which muscle assists in pumping blood to the heart?
soleus
Which condition is defined as an attack by the immune system on the synovial membranes of various joints?
rheumatoid arthritis
What type of cyst is only located behind the knee?
Baker
The common cold is caused by what type of infection?
viral
Which receptor is most numerous in the fingertips and lips?
Meissner Corpuscle
Which type of synovial joint is the glenohumeral?
ball and socket
Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint?
humeroulnar
Which muscle attaches to the posterior tibia and distal phalanges of toes 2 through 5?
flexor digitorum longus
An involuntary muscle contraction from excess sensory input is known as a
muscle spasm
A client has been diagnosed with bruxism. Which muscle should the practitioner primarily treat?
masseter
What type of muscle is the rectus femoris?
bipennate
Which proprioceptors reflexively respond to slow tension by inhibiting muscle contractions?
Golgi tendon organs
What role does the right quadriceps play during right knee flexion?
antagonist
Which of the following muscles has the longest tendon in the body?
plantaris
A client complains of weak ankles and pain on the lateral malleolus. She states she turns her ankle inwards and sprains it often. Which muscles should the practitioner primarily treat?
peroneus longus and brevis
What is the common attachment of the quadriceps muscle group?
tibial tuberosity
Which of the following symptoms is the primary concern when treating a client with Lyme Disease?
joint inflammation
Which of the following is the most contagious condition?
ringworm
A client states she was diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome last week. What is the best course of action for the practitioner to take?
Rhythmic effleurage entire body to decrease cortisol levels.
Which of the following is a form of hyperthyroidism?
Graves disease
A client, who is 20 weeks pregnant, states she was diagnosed with diabetes by her physician yesterday. Which type of diabetes was she most likely diagnosed with?
gestational
A client with diabetes states he is becoming dizzy during the massage session. What should the practitioner do?
Give the client candy and continue.
Which form of arthritis causes loss of articular cartilage, especially in weight bearing joints?
osteoarthritis
A client presents with symptoms of sciatica. Which muscle should the practitioner primarily treat to alleviate her symptoms?
piriformis
What is the best way for the practitioner to proceed with a client who is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Treat the client in a semi-reclined position
A client presents with thoracic outlet syndrome. Which muscles should the practitioner primarily treat?
scalenes and pectoralis minor [Show Less]