Mblex Flashcards
What are Alpha brain waves and what are they associated with?
Alpha brain waves are typically associated with a state of relaxation or light meditation. They are generally produced when the brain is idle, such as when we are calmly focused or practicing mindfulness.
What are Beta brain waves and what are they associated with?
Beta brain waves are most common when we are awake, alert, and engaged in mental activity. They are usually associated with active thinking, problem-solving, and decision making.
What are Delta brain waves and what are they associated with?
Delta brain waves are the slowest type of brain wave and are most often produced during deep, dreamless sleep. They are associated with healing and regeneration, hence why deep restorative sleep is so important for the healing process.
What are Theta brain waves and what are they associated with?
Theta brain waves are associated with states of deep relaxation and light sleep, such as REM sleep or dreaming. They are also linked with creativity, meditation, and subconscious thought.
What are sebaceous glands and what is their function?
Sebaceous glands are small oil-producing glands present in the skin except for the palms and soles. They secrete an oily substance called sebum, which helps to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair. Sebum also has antibacterial properties, which can help protect the skin from harmful microbes.
Endangerment areas
Definition: Endangerment areas are regions of the body where delicate structures are close to the surface, and techniques applied too forcefully during massage may cause damage or adverse reactions.
Example: The carotid artery in the neck is an endangerment area. Applying excessive pressure in this region can be dangerous as it supplies blood to the brain.
Armoring
The use of physical tension to support psychological defenses. When massage reduces tension, tissues soften, and armoring comes undone. As a result, people may come into full contact with their repressed or deflected feelings and experience an emotional release.
Countertransference
A redirection of feelings, in which a therapist tries to personalize an otherwise professional relationship with a client; opposite of transference.
Deflection
A psychological defense that involves ignoring or turning away from stimuli that trigger emotions in order to prevent recognition, or full awareness of, the material associated with the emotion. For example, a client might talk continually during a massage session to avoid paying too much attention to his or her feelings brought about by massage, etc.
Denial
A psychological defense that involves the outright refusal to acknowledge something that has occurred or is occurring. For example, a client might deny that a technique is painful or that feelings are arising during bodywork. A client might deny that a lifestyle choice is impeding healing from a soft-tissue injury, etc.
Dual relationship
A situation in which more than one relationship between therapist and client exists (e.g., the client is also a friend, etc.).
Projection
A psychological defense that involves the unconscious transfer of feelings, impulses, or thoughts to someone else. For example, a client might project an unrealistic expectation that one session of massage will solve years of cumulative stress, or a client might confer his/her power to heal from a condition onto a massage therapist, etc.
Rapport
The friendly bond between people based on mutual liking, trust, and a sense that they understand and share each other’s concerns. In a therapeutic relationship, a practitioner builds rapport by treating clients warmly and respectfully while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Resistance (Ethics)
A psychological defense that involves an unconscious opposition to the therapeutic process related to a client’s feeling that change, even change perceived as desirable, is threatening. This psychological defense may show up as missed appointments, cancelled appointments, a seeming unwillingness to participate in self-care, and other behaviors.
Transference
A subconscious psychological phenomenon where the client places the therapist in a place of importance in his/her personal life, beyond professional boundaries.
Isometric Contraction
Muscle stays the same length.
No visible movement.
Example: Holding a heavy box in place.
Concentric Contraction
Muscle shortens as it contracts.
“Positive” phase of exercise.
Example: Lifting a weight in a bicep curl.
Eccentric Contraction
Muscle lengthens as it contracts.
“Negative” phase of exercise.
Example: Lowering a weight in a bicep curl.
Pituitary Gland
Known as the “master gland”.
Controls several other hormone glands.
Thyroid Gland
Located in the neck.
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism.
Hypothalamus
Part of the brain.
Regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep.
Spleen
Located beneath the ribcage on the left side.
Filters blood and recycles old red blood cells.
Letter of introduction accompanying a resume
Cover letter
The post-active phase of dying
Occurs after death.
Body is unresponsive, no heartbeat or breathing.
Loved ones may go through mourning and reflection.
The inactive phase of dying
Reduced response to external world.
Decreased awareness and minimal physical movement.
Body may become more still, and there’s a decrease in intake (like food and water).
The preactive phase of dying
Initial signs of impending death.
Physical and emotional changes begin.
Increased restlessness, change in sleeping patterns, and withdrawal from people.
The active phase of dying
Death is imminent.
Rapid decline in physical function.
Extremities might feel cold, possibly turning bluish or purple. Breathing patterns may change (e.g., Cheyne-Stokes respirations).
Key terms: “Repair stage” & “inflammatory response”
Maturation stage
What is another term for the repair stage of the inflammatory response?
Maturation stage
Stages of the inflammatory response
Acute inflammation
Subacute inflammation
Maturation stage (repair stage)
Chronic stage (if inflammation persists)
Cerebellum
Part of the brain responsible for motor control.
Essential for balance, coordination, and musculoskeletal movement.
Cerebral Cortex
Outer layer of the brain with gray matter.
Responsible for higher-order functions.
Comprises frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes.
Contains gyri (ridges) and sulci (grooves).
Medulla Oblongata
Part of the brainstem between the pons and spinal cord.
Regulates vital functions: heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure.
Contains cardiac, respiratory, vomiting, and vasomotor centers.
Critical relay for nerve signals between brain and spinal cord.
Synovial Joints
Most common and freely moveable. May be found in shoulders and knees.
Cartilaginous Joints
Fill the spaces between so bones and restrict movement. Ex: the ones in vertebrae
Fibrous Joints
Have fibrous tissue connecting bones and no cavity is present
Tension
A force that acts to pull two ends of a structure apart.
Torsion
A force that causes an object to rotate or twist about its axis.
Shear Force
A force that slides one layer of material or tissue across another, without direct pulling or compression.
In simpler terms, think of it like trying to slide the top card off a deck of cards without lifting or pressing down on it. The top card experiences shear force from your push.
Compression
A force that acts to press or squeeze two ends of a structure together.
