Definition Deck Module 1

Question 1

Anterior (Ventral)

Answer 1

Front Side

Question 2

Posterior (Dorsal)

Answer 2

Back side

Question 3

Superior (Cranial)

Answer 3

Above, or toward head, referring to axial skeleton

Question 4

Inferior (Caudal)

Answer 4

Below, toward tail end, referring to axial skeleton

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Toward or near midline

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Farther from midline

Question 7

Ipsilateral (Homolateral)

Answer 7

On same side of the body

Question 8

Contralateral

Answer 8

On opposite side of the body

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Near a point of reference, usually toward center of body, referring to appendages

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

Farther from a point of reference, usually away from center of body, referring to appendages

Question 11

Central (Deep)

Answer 11

At center of the body

Question 12

Superficial (Peripheral)

Answer 12

Outside or surrounding surface

Question 13

Internal

Answer 13

Nearest inside of a body cavity

Question 14

External

Answer 14

Nearest outside of a body cavity

Question 15

Pathology

Answer 15

The study of disease.

Question 16

Prognosis

Answer 16

A prediction of how a disease will progress and chances of recovery based on the person’s condition and the usual course of the disease.

Question 17

Pathogen

Answer 17

Biologic agent capable of causing infectious diseases.

Question 18

Infection

Answer 18

If the pathogens overcome the host’s immune response, infection occurs.

Question 19

Chain of Infection; The process of disease transmission

Answer 19

1) Mode of transmission; Contact (direct or indirect), Vehicle (Foodborne, Airborne, Waterborne), Vector (mode that infects multiple hosts at once, usually insect)
2) Portal of entry to new host; the pathway, pathogens use to enter a new host (similar to portal of exit)
3) Host susceptibility; how vulnerable is the host to developing infection
4) Pathogen
5) Reservoir or source; the second link (the person or environment where pathogens live and reproduce, depend on for survival)
6) Portal of exit; the pathway in which the pathogen leaves (like mouth or nose, or colon, or STIs genitalia, most common is human hands)

Question 20

Contraindications (2)

Answer 20

Absolute; massage is inappropriate, not advised (include contagions, chronic ailments, or others)
Local; massage can be performed while avoiding the affected area.

Question 21

Endangerment Sites

Answer 21

Areas containing structures that are vulnerable to injury from applied pressure because they are not well protected by bones or muscles (nerves, blood vessels, organs, and glands).
1) Anterior/Posterior Neck (Cervical Triangles)
2) Abdomen
3) Costovertebral angle (lower back)
4) Axilla (Armpit area)
5) Popliteal Area (posterior knee)

Question 22

Meaning of RSI

Answer 22

Repetitive Strain Injuries

Question 23

Swedish Massage

Answer 23

the systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of establishing and maintaining good health

Question 24

Centripetally

Answer 24

Towards the heart

Question 25

Swedish Gymnastics

Answer 25

movements used to reduce pain, restore mobility, and maintain health

Question 26

Range of Motion

Answer 26

the movement around a joint or set of joints