Milady Esthetics State Board Exam - Questions and Answers Define origin. Part of the muscle that does not move; it is attached to the skeleton and is
... [Show More] usually part of the skeletal muscle Define insertion. The point where the skeletal muscle is attached to a bone or other more movable body parts What is a petrissage massage? A kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues; performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure Define hacking. Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage What is manual lymph drainage? Gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly; reduce the swelling and is used before and after surgery for pre- and post-op care Define vibration. Rapid shaking movement in which the technician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create movement Explain the shiatsu massage. The application of pressure on acupuncture points found throughout the body to balance the body's energy flow and to promote Health. It originated as a form of physical therapy in Japan Define tapotement. Also known as Percussion; consists of fast tapping, patting or hacking movements; most stimulating and good for toning and sluggish skin Define wringing. Hands are placed a small distance away working downward, flesh twisted against the bones in cells directions Define rolling. Used on arms and legs to apply pressure to the tissues, press tissue firmly against bone, roll hands around arm and leg rapid back and forth, move at same time Define chucking. Grasp flesh firmly in one hand move the hand up and down on other hand What is acupressure? Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific point of the body, releases muscle tension restore balance and stimulates chi (life force energy ) What is nonpathogenic bacteria? Harmless bacteria What is pathogenic bacteria? Harmful bacteria Define virus. A parasitic particle that infectsband resides in the cells of biological orhanisms Define parasites. Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on [Show Less]