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| Question | Answer |
| Histology | Histology: The microscopic study of tissues. |
| What is the order of the levels of organization in the body, from smallest to largest? | Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Systemic, Body (CH.C.T.O.S.B) |
| Hypertrophy | Hypertrophy: An increase in the size of cells without cell division. |
| What is the order of the layers of skin from most superficial to most deep? | Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous |
| What are the 3 types of Epithelial Membranes? | The 3 types of Epithelial Membranes are: Cutaneous, Mucous, and Serous. |
| Skin is a part of what type of Epithelial Membrane? | Cutaneous. |
| Which Epithelial Membrane would contain the Nasal, Oral Mucosa, and the entire Gastrointestinal Tract? | Mucous Membranes. |
| Which type of epithelial membrane are the pleura? | Serous. |
| Which Epithelial Membrane would contain the Pericardium, Peritoneum, Pleura, and the Mesentries? | Serous. |
| Fibrocartilage | Rigid and made of dense fibrous tissue, such as the cartilage in intervertebral disks. |
| What is a broad flat tendon? | Aponeurosis. |
| What is the order of these major structures of the brain stem, starting with most superior / cranial? | Diencephalons, Midbrain, Pons, Medulla Oblongata |
| Which is a function of the autonomic nervous system under parasympathetic control? | Increased peristalsis. |
| Which is a gland the size of a grape? | Pituitary. |
| What receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins? | The Left Atrium. |
| What is a hormone secreted by the pyloric area of the stomach and duodenum? | Gastrin. |
| Ligaments | Ligaments: Connects bone to bone. |
| What is a section of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve? | Dermatome. |
| Which means closer to the trunk or point of origin? | Proximal. |
| Where is the ulna relative to the radius? | Medial. |
| In which plane does the action of flexion and extension occur? | Saggital. |
| Where is the cervical region? | Neck. |
| What are some energetic manipulation techniques that involve the liver meridian beginning at the great toe, ending at the chest, and is associated with the flow of ki? | Acupressure, Acupuncture, and Shiatsu. |
| When the elbow extends, what is the biceps? | Antagonist. |
| Where does the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus originate? | The Lateral Supracondylar ridge of the Humerus. |
| Where is the Medial Longitudinal Arch? | Calcaneus to the first Metatarsal. |
| How many phalanges does the foot have? | 5. |
| What best describes the shape of Pectoralis Major? | Convergent. |
| What movement occurs at the Radioulnar Joint? | Rotation. |
| Which muscle flexes the elbow, supinates the forearm, and flexes the shoulder? | Biceps Brachii. |
| Which muscle originates at the Posterior Iliac Crest? | Quadratus Lumborum. |
| Which muscle of the right forearm would be used to turn a screwdriver clockwise? | Supinator. |
| Which muscle extends and laterally rotates the hip, and flexes the knee? | Biceps Femoris. |
| What type of contraction occurs when one lowers a book onto a table? | Eccentric. |
| Deltoids have predominantly what type of fibers? | Deltoids have fast twitch fibers. |
| What happens in an isotonic muscle contraction? | Isotonic Muscle Contraction: Length of the muscle changes (muscle tone/tension remains constant) |
| The hip is what type of joint? | Ball and Socket. |
| What is inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon? | Tenosynovitis. |
| Congenital Disease | Congenital Disease: Disease present at childbirth. |
| What refers to a disease of short duration? | Acute. |
| What is the expected outcome of a disease? | Prognosis. |
| What refers to the decreasing size of tissue? | Atrophy. |
| Which rhythms repeat themselves every 24 hours? | Circadium Rhythms. |
| What is the growth of a calcium deposit in soft tissues, which is always a local contraindication for massage? | Myositis Ossificans. |
| What are amphetamines, adrenergic medications, anticonvulsants, and antiparkinson agents? | Central nervous system medications |
| What is the order of the five stages of acute fracture healing after hematoma formation and before remodeling? | Cellular Proliferation, Callus Formation, Ossification |
| Ossification | Ossification: The processes contributing to bone development. Begins at the 6th and 7th week of embryonic life and continues throughout adulthood. |
| What results in the popping sound of the temporomandibular joint? | Subluxation. |
| What kind of fracture involves an incomplete break in the bone causing it to split, common in children? | Greenstick Fracture. |
| What is considered a Cervical acceleration-deceleration injury? | Whiplash. |
| What is Plantar Fasciitis? | Pain and inflammation from Calcaneus to Metatarsals. |
| What is a lateral curvature of the spine? | Scoliosis. |
| Which area is associated with the cephalic vein and the nerves of the brachial plexus? | The Axillary Area. |
| What are the sides of the anterior triangle of the neck endangerment site? | SCM, Mandible, and Trachea. |
| Dilating blood vessels is a massage effect of which system? | The Cardiovascular System. |
| If a client is functioning from parasympathetic nervous system dominance, what would be an appropriate initial stroke? | Gentle rocking. |
| Cryotherapy | Cryotherapy: The external application of cold for therapeutic purposes. |
| What is the R.I.C.E.S. First Aid principle? | Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Stabilization. |
| What is the maximum temperature that the skin can tolerate for a hot bath? | 115 degrees Fahrenheit or 46 degrees Celsius |
| Which is the best transition stroke? | Effleurage. |
| Which massage technique helps reduce scar tissue? | Cross-fiber friction. |
| What is a direct physical effect of massage? | Mechanical Effect. |
| What has beneficial effects similar to exercise? | Active Joint Movements. |
| What has beneficial effects similar to exercise? | Cross-fiber Friction. |
| True of False: Cupping is a type of friction. | False. |
| Which stretching technique has the client stretch into resistance and apply light contraction? | Unassisted Static Stretching. |
| What technique on the leg would create mobility at the hip joint? | Rocking. |
| Which stroke would be best for a ticklish client? | Compression. |
| Which is not advisable for pregnancy massage in the second and third trimesters? | Lying Prone. |
| What is initially induced by cryotherapy? | Vasoconstriction. |
| What is appropriate for a client with chronic constipation? | Stimulate peristaltic contraction of the large intestine. |
| If a client has a forward head position, what is the most appropriate treatment? | Lengthen and stretch upper trapezius and splenius |
| If a client has toeing out when walking, what is the most appropriate treatment? | Stretch the plantar flexor muscles. |
| What is done if a client has thoracic outlet syndrome? | Lengthen scalenes, SCMs, pecs, and neck extensors. |
| What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? | |
| What would trigger points along the psoas, quadratus lumborum, and hamstrings contribute to? | Low back pain. |
| Where on the SOAP chart are referrals documented? | Plan. |
| Would prescribing treatment be considering inside the scope of practice for a Licensed Massage Therapist? | Nope. |
| What is the joint movement that requires the therapist to move the relaxed client? | Passive Range of Motion. |
| A tight and short psoas would decrease the function of which muscle? | Gluteus Maximus. |
| What would most likely make the pelvis tilt forward? | Weak abdominal muscles. (79) |
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