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chinese massage

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amma

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Japanese massage

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Tsubo

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India Treatments

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Ayurveda

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James Cyriax

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Developed deep transverse friction, father of orthopedic medicine

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Celsus

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Roman physician who wrote De Medicina

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Per Henrik Ling

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Developed Swedish Gymnastics

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Douglas Graham

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Popularized the term “massage” in America

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Johann Mezger

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Developed terminology for massage strokes in French

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Charles Taylor

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Introduced Medical Gymnastics to the US

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Emil Vodder

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Developed lymphatic drainage

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Effleurage

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Gliding strokes directed towards the heart

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Petrissage

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Kneading strokes to loosen adhesions

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Vibration

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Shaking or trembling movements to stimulate or sedate an area

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Tapotement

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Percussion strokes that activate spindle cells

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Friction

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Strokes that move across tissue

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16
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Nerve Stroke

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Very light form of effleurage

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17
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Active Joint Movement

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Client performs a movement without help from therapist

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Active Assistive Joint Movement

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Client performs a movement with help from therapist

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Passive Joint Movement

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Therapist performs movement with client completely relaxed

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Resistive Joint Movement

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Client resists movement being performed by the therapist

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Assessment

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A preliminary evaluation of the client before a treatment

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Unassisted Stretch

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Client performs the stretch without the help of the therapist

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Assisted Stretch

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Client performs stretch with help from the therapist

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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

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Stretch until resistance is met, client performs an isometric contraction, then the stretch moves further

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Reciprocal Inhibition

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Forces a muscle to relax by contracting the antagonist muscle

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Soft End Feel

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Stoppage of range-of-motion due to muscle

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Hard End Feel

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Stoppage of range-of-motion due to bone

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Empty End Feel

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Stoppage of range-of-motion due to trauma to an area

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29
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Top Cover Draping

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The linen used as the drape on top of the client

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Full Sheet Draping

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Wraps a client in a cocoon, used in wraps

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Archer/Bow Stance

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Feet placed parallel to the massage table

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Horse/Warrior Stance

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Feet placed perpendicular to the massage table

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33
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Endangerment Site

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An area of the body that requires caution while massaging

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34
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Local Contraindication

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Avoiding a specific area of the body while performing a massage

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35
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Absolute Contraindication

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Anything that prevents a massage session from being performed

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36
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Aromatherapy

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Using essential oils to restore or heal the client

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37
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Craniosacral Therapy

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Releases blockages in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the cranium to the sacrum

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38
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Tuina

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Modern Chinese massage

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39
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Turkish Bath

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A sauna inside a large stone building

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Vichy Shower

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Shower performed on a water-proof table, utilizing seven shower heads

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Swiss Shower

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Standing shower utilizing sixteen shower heads

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Lomi Lomi

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Hawaiian massage similar to Swedish

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Reflexology

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Treating points on the hands, feet, and ears that correspond to internal tissues and organs

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44
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Reiki

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Channeling energy into the client

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45
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Rolfing

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Structural Realignment

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46
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Thai Massage

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Clothed massage involving stretching, performed on the floor

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47
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Ida Rolf

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Developed Rolfing

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48
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Certification

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Obtained via educational requirements usually in a school setting

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49
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License

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Jurisdictional requirement to regulate the practice of massage therapy

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50
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Reciprocity

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License in one jurisdiction being recognized and accepted in another

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51
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Subjective

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Information the client shares about themselves

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52
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Objective/Observation

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Type of massage performed and measurable data

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Assessment

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Any changes in the client resulting from a massage

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54
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Plan

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Any homework or treatment recommendations given to the client

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55
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Open-Ended Question

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Questions used when asking for feedback from the client

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Close-Ended Question

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Questions used when looking for a yes-or-no response

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57
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Transference

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Client viewing therapist similarly to a person in their early life

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Counter-transference

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Therapist bringing their own unresolved issues into the therapeutic relationship

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59
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Independent Contractor

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Therapist who signs a contract to work for a person or business

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60
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Ethics

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Guiding moral principles

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61
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Sole Proprietor

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A business with only one owner

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Partnership

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Business with two or more owners

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1099

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Filed by Independent Contractors quarterly

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Schedule C

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Filed by sole proprietors, detailing tax and income information

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Schedule K-1

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Filed by partnership members, detailing tax and income information

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W-2

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Filed by employees, detailing tax and income information

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67
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Anatomy

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Study of the structure of the human body

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68
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Physiology

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Study of the function of the human body

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69
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Homeostasis

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Maintaining a constant internal environment

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70
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Central Body Region

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Consists of the head, neck, and trunk

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Upper Limb

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Consists of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand

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Lower Limb

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Consists of the thigh, leg, ankle, and foot

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Dorsal Body Cavity

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Consists of the skull and vertebral column, protects the brain and spinal cord

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Ventral Body Cavity

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Consists of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis

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75
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Sagittal Plane

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Splits the body into left and right sides, but not equally

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Transverse/Horizontal Plane

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Splits the body into superior and inferior

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Frontal/Coronal Plane

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Splits the body into anterior and posterior

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Midsagittal Plane

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Splits the body into equal left and right sides

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79
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Four Types of Tissue

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Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous

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80
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Epithelial Tissue

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Type of tissue that protects, absorbs, and secretes, and is avascular

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Connective Tissue

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Type of tissue that connects, separates, protects, and makes blood

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Muscular Tissue

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Type of tissue that allows movement, beats the heart, and allows peristalsis

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Nervous Tissue

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Type of tissue that interprets sensation, mental activity, and controls muscle

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84
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Erythrocytes

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Transport oxygen throughout the body, contain hemoglobin

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85
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Leukocytes

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Protect the body against disease and eat dead cells and debris

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Thrombocytes

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Clot the blood

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Plasma

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Fluid portion of blood

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Blast Cells

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Germ cells that build the extracellular matrix

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Clast Cells

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Cells that break down the extracellular matrix

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89
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Dendrites

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Finger-like projections that receive action potentials and bring them into the neuron

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90
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Vena Cava

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Largest vein in the body

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Tricuspid Valve

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Valve between the right atrium and right ventricle

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Bicuspid Valve

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Valve between the left atrium and left ventricle

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Aorta

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Largest artery in the body

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93
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Arteries

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Largest blood vessels, carry blood away from the heart

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Veins

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Carry blood towards the heart

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Oral Cavity

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Contains tongue, teeth, and salivary glands, performs mastication

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Liver

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Detoxifies toxins from the blood, produces bile

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Gallbladder

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Stores bile and empties bile into the duodenum

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Small Intestine

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Absorbs nutrients into the blood stream after digestion

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Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum

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Descending order of the small intestine

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Large Intestine

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Converts chyme to feces, absorbs water, and eliminates waste

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101
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Four Sections of Large Intestine

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Ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon

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Esophageal Sphincter

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Located between the pharynx and esophagus

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Cardiac Sphincter

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Located between the esophagus and stomach

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Pyloric Sphincter

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Located between the stomach and small intestine

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Ileocecal Sphincter

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Located between the small intestine and large intestine

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106
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Endocrine Glands

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Produce hormones and secrete them into the blood

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Pituitary Gland

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Produces growth hormone, prolactin, and follicle-stimulating hormone.

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Ovaries

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Produce oocytes and progesterone

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109
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Testes

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Produce testosterone

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Integumentary System

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Consists of skin, hair, nails, glands. Protects the body

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Sudoriferous Glands

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Produce sweat

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112
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Sebaceous Glands

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Produce sebum (oil)

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113
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Pacinian Corpuscles

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Detect deep pressure

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114
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Meissner’s Corpuscles

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Detect light pressure

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115
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Nociceptors

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Detect pain

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116
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Spleen

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Removes old red blood cells from the blood stream

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117
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Isometric Contraction

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Muscle length stays the same, tension in the muscle changes

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118
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Isotonic Contraction

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Muscle length changes, tension remains constant

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119
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Concentric Contraction

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Muscle length decreases, tension in the muscle remains constant

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120
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Eccentric Contraction

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Muscle length increases, tension in the muscle remains constant

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121
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Prime Mover/Agonist

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Muscle responsible for producing a movement

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Synergist

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Muscle that assists the prime mover in performing an action

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Antagonist

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Muscle that performs the opposite action of an agonist

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Thyroid

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Produces calcitonin

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Central Nervous System

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Consists of the brain and spinal cord

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Peripheral Nervous System

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Consists of nerves

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Cerebellum

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Regulates muscle tone, balance, and coordination

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Spinal Nerves

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Cranial Nerves

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Twelve pairs

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Sympathetic Response

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“Fight or flight”, increases heart rate

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Alveoli

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Where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood takes place

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Larynx

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Allows speech

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Parasympathetic Response

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“Rest and digest”, decreases heart rate, allows peristalsis

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Diaphragm

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Muscle responsible for repiration

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Axial Skeleton

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Consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage

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Sagittal Suture

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Connects the parietal bones together

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Lambdoid Suture

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Connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones

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Squamous Suture

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Connects the temporal and parietal bone together

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Coronal Suture

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Connects the frontal and parietal bone together

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Cervical region

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Contains seven vertebrae

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Thoracic region

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Contains twelve vertebrae

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Lumbar region

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Contains five vertebrae

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Pairs of ribs

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Twelve pairs

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Floating ribs

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Protect the kidneys

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Appendicular Skeleton

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Consists of the upper limb, lower limb, pectoral girdle, and pelvic girdle

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Trapezium

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Articulates with the metacarpal of the thumb, makes the saddle joint

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Talus

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Articulates with the tibia to make the talocrural joint

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Synarthrotic

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Non-movable joint

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Diarthrotic

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Freely movable joint

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Kidneys

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Filter waste from the blood, regulate electrolytes

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Amphiarthrotic

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Somewhat movable joint

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Ureters

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Transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder

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Urinary Bladder

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Stores urine

153
Q

Uretha

A

Transports urine from bladder out of the body

154
Q

Anemia

A

Lack of oxygen-carrying ability of blood due to lack of iron/hemoglobin

155
Q

Aneurysm

A

Weakening in the wall of an artery, causing the artery wall to bulge out

156
Q

Thoracic Duct

A

Largest lymph vessel, drains into the left subclavian vein

157
Q

Atherosclerosis

A

Fatty plaque buildup in the arteries

158
Q

Hypertension

A

High blood pressure

158
Q

Heart Murmur

A

Blood flowing backwards in the heart due to malfunctioning valves

159
Q

Raynaud’s Syndrome

A

Vasoconstriction in the fingers and toes, reducing blood flow

160
Q

Phlebitis

A

Vein inflammation

161
Q

Varicose Veins

A

Swelling of veins as a result of valves malfunctioning

161
Q

Myocardial Infarction

A

Death of heart tissue

162
Q

Chloecystitis

A

inflammation of the gallbladder

163
Q

Cirrhosis

A

Destruction of liver cells, giving liver a cobblestone appearance

164
Q

Diverticulosis

A

Formation of small pouches that protrude from the large intestine

165
Q

Hepatitis

A

Viral infection causing inflammation of the liver

166
Q

Type I Diabetes

A

Body not having enough insulin in it

167
Q

Type II Diabetes

A

Body becoming desensitized to insulin

168
Q

Hyperthyroidism

A

Increased thyroid production, results in goiter and sensitivity to heat

169
Q

Hypothyroidism

A

Lack of thyroid hormone in the body, causes fatigue, weight gain, and sensitivity to cold

170
Q

Acne

A

Localized skin infection caused by blockage of glands, stress, or testosterone production

171
Q

Athlete’s Foot

A

“Tinea Pedis”, fungal infection on the feet

172
Q

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A

Form of skin cancer. Slowest growing, most common, least serious form

173
Q

First Degree Burn

A

Burn affecting only the epidermis

174
Q

Second Degree Burn

A

Burn moving through the epidermis into the dermis which results in blisters

175
Q

Decubitus Ulcer

A

Ulcerations caused by prolonged pressure placed on a localized area, resulting in necrosis

176
Q

Cellulitis

A

Staphylococcus infection of the skin which enters the body through wounds

177
Q

Third Degree Burn

A

Burn moving through all layers of the skin resulting in necrosis and scarring

178
Q

Herpes Simplex

A

Virus resulting in cold sores around the mouth during flare-ups

179
Q

Impetigo

A

Staphylococcus infection resulting in honeycomb patches around the mouth, nose, and other mucous membranes

180
Q

Malignant Melanoma

A

Overproduction of melanin resulting in tumors that can spread

181
Q

Psoriasis

A

Autoimmune disorder causing increased production of epithelial cells in the skin

182
Q

Ringworm

A

“Tinea Corporis”, fungal infection causing raised red-ringed patches on the skin

183
Q

Diverticulitis

A

Inflammation of diverticular pouches which can ulcerate and become infected

184
Q

Sebaceous Cyst

A

Blockage of sebaceous gland, resulting in formation of a membrane around it

185
Q

Wart

A

Epidermal protrusion caused by the human papilloma virus

186
Q

Tenosynovitis

A

Inflammation of a tendon and its protective sheath

187
Q

Lymphedema

A

Swelling of extremities as a result of too much lymph in an area

188
Q

Lupus

A

Autoimmune disorder which attacks the body’s connective tissues

189
Q

Pitting Edema

A

Swelling resulting in pits in the skin after applying pressure

190
Q

Golfer’s Elbow

A

Inflammation at the medial epicondyle of the humerus, affects flexors of the wrist

191
Q

Tennis Elbow

A

Inflammation at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, affects the extensors of the wrist

193
Q

Muscular Dystrophy

A

Autoimmune disorder resulting in destruction of muscle tissue and muscle atrophy

194
Q

Strain

A

Injury to a tendon or muscle

195
Q

Tendonitis

A

Inflammation of a tendon usually caused by overuse

196
Q

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

A

Entrapment of the brachial plexus by hypertonic pectoralis minor and scaleness

197
Q

Bell’s Palsy

A

Compression of or injury to the Facial Nerve causing paralysis on one side of the face

198
Q

Meningitis

A

Inflammation of the meninges caused by bacteria or virus

199
Q

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A

Compression of the median nerve by the tranverse carpal ligament causing loss of sensation in the hand

200
Q

Encephalitis

A

Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes

201
Q

Multiple Sclerosis

A

Autoimmune disorder causing destruction of the myelin sheaths surrounding axons in the central nervous system

202
Q

Parkinson’s Disease

A

Reduction of the neurotransmitter dopamine, leading to tremors and shaking

203
Q

Sciatica

A

Compression of the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the thigh and leg

204
Q

Trigeminal Neuralgia

A

Compression of or injury to the trigeminal nerve causing intense pain in the face

205
Q

Asthma

A

Irritation of bronchial tubes by allergens or emotional stress, spasms of smooth muscle

206
Q

Bronchitis

A

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes by constant irritation or other infections

207
Q

Emphysema

A

Destruction of the alveoli in the lungs causing increased air retention and decreased oxygen intake

208
Q

Influenza

A

Viral infection of the respiratory tract, highly contagious

209
Q

Laryngitis

A

Inflammation of the larynx, can be caused by irritation or infection

210
Q

Pneumonia

A

Streptococcal infection which results in increased fluid in the lung alveoli

211
Q

Ankylosing Spondylitis

A

Autoimmune disorder causing degeneration of the intervertebral discs

212
Q

Baker’s Cyst

A

Cyst behind the knee caused by escape of synovial fluid

213
Q

Bursitis

A

Inflammation of a bursa, usually with fluid buildup

214
Q

Dislocation

A

Displacement of bone from its normal location

215
Q

Fracture

A

A break in a bone

216
Q

Gout

A

Excessive amounts of uric acid in the body, results in inflamed big toe

217
Q

Herniated Disc

A

Protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through the annulus fibrosis

218
Q

Kyphosis

A

Also called Dowager’s Hump, it is a hyper-curvature of the thoracic vertebrae

219
Q

Lordosis

A

Hyper-curvature of the lumbar vertebrae, usually caused by tight psoas major or weak rectus abdominis

220
Q

Osteoarthritis

A

Erosion of the cartilage of articulating bones, causing inflammation

221
Q

Osteoporosis

A

Degeneration of bone tissue resulting from lack of estrogen and calcium in bones

222
Q

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A

Autoimmune disorder causing destruction of synovial membranes, replacing them with thick fibrous material

223
Q

Scoliosis

A

Lateral curvature of the vertebrae

224
Q

Sprain

A

Injury to a ligament

225
Q

Cystitis

A

Bacterial infection of the urinary bladder

226
Q

Uremia

A

Excessive amounts of urea in the blood stream

227
Q

Urinary Tract Infection

A

Bacterial infection affecting both the urethra and bladder

228
Q

Acromion Process

A

Origin: Middle Deltoid
Insertion: Trapezius

229
Q

Coracoid Process

A

Origin: Coracobrachialis Short Head of Biceps B.
Insertion: Pectoralis Minor

230
Q

Superior Angle of the Scapula

A

Insertion: Levator Scapulae

231
Q

Spine of the Scapula

A

Origin: Posterior Deltoid
Insertion: Trapezius

232
Q

Inferior Angle of the Scapula

A

Origin: Teres Major

233
Q

Lateral Border of the Scapula

A

Origin: Teres Minor

234
Q

Medial Border of the Scapula

A

Insertion: Rhomboids Major and Rhomboids Minor
Serratus Anterior

235
Q

Subscapular Fossa

A

Origin: Subscapularis

236
Q

Supraspinous Fossa

A

Origin: Supraspinatus

237
Q

Infraspinous Fossa

A

Origin: Infraspinatus

238
Q

Greater Tubercle of the Humerus

A

Insertion: Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor

239
Q

Lesser Tubercle of the Humerus

A

Insertion: Subscapularis

240
Q

Intertubercular/Bicipital Groove

A

Insertion: Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Pectoralis Major

241
Q

Deltoid Tuberosity

A

Insertion: Deltoids

242
Q

Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus

A

Origin: Flexors of the Wrist

243
Q

Lateral Epicondyle of the Humerus

A

Origin: Extensors of the Wrist

244
Q

Radial Tuberosity

A

Insertion: Biceps Brachii

245
Q

Styloid Process of the Radius

A

Insertion: Brachioradialis

246
Q

Olecranon Process

A

Insertion: Triceps Brachii

247
Q

Coronoid Process of the Ulna

A

Insertion: Brachialis

248
Q

Ulnar Tuberosity

A

Insertion: Brachialis

249
Q

Iliac Crest

A

Origin: Latissimus Dorsi

250
Q

Iliac Fossa

A

Origin: Iliacus

251
Q

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

A

Origin: Sartorius

252
Q

Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

A

Origin: Rectus Femoris

253
Q

Superior Ramus of the Pubis

A

Origin: Pectineus

254
Q

Inferior Ramus of the Pubis

A

Origin: Adductor Magnus Gracilis

255
Q

Ischial Tuberosity

A

Origin: Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Biceps Femoris
Adductor Magnus

256
Q

Body of the Pubis

A

Origin: Adductor Longus

257
Q

Greater Trochanter

A

Insertion: Piriformis

258
Q

Linea Aspera

A

Insertion: Adductor Magnus
Adductor Longus
Pectineus

259
Q

Adductor Tubercle

A

Insertion: Adductor Magnus

260
Q

Lesser Trochanter

A

Insertion: Iliacus
Psoas Major

261
Q

Medial Epicondyle and Lateral Epicondyle of the Femur

A

Origin: Gastrocnemius

262
Q

Gluteal Tuberosity

A

Insertion: Gluteus Maximus

263
Q

Pes Anserinus

A

Insertion: Sartorius
Gracilis
Semitendinosus

264
Q

Tibial Tuberosity

A

Insertion: Rectus Femoris

265
Q

Head of the Fibula

A

Origin: Peroneus Longus
Soleus
Insertion: Biceps Femoris

266
Q

Soleal Line

A

Origin: Soleus

267
Q

Elevation of the Scapula

A

Levator Scapulae
Upper Fibers of Trapezius

268
Q

Depression of the Scapula

A

Lower Fibers of Trapezius

269
Q

Retraction/Adduction of the Scapula

A

Rhomboids Middle Fibers of Trapezius

270
Q

Protraction/Abduction of the Scapula

A

Serratus Anterior
Pectoralis Minor

271
Q

Flexion of the Shoulder

A

Pectoralis Major
Coracobrachialis
Biceps Brachii
Anterior Deltoid

272
Q

Extension of the Shoulder

A

Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Subscapularis
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor

273
Q

Abduction of the shoulder

A

Deltoid
Supraspinatus

274
Q

Adduction of the Shoulder

A

Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Subscapularis

275
Q

Medial Rotation of the Shoulder

A

Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Subscapularis
Pectoralis Major

276
Q

Lateral Rotation of the Shoulder

A

Infraspinatus
Teres Minor

277
Q

Horizontal Adduction of the Shoulder

A

Pectoralis Major
Coracobrachialis

278
Q

Horizontal Abduction of the Shoulder

A

Infraspinatus
Teres Minor

279
Q

Flexion of the Elbow

A

Biceps Brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis

280
Q

Extension of the Elbow

A

Triceps Brachii

281
Q

Supination of the Forearm

A

Biceps Brachii
Supinator

282
Q

Pronation of the Forearm

A

Pronator Teres

283
Q

Flexion of the Hip

A

Rectus Femoris
Sartorius
Iliacus
Psoas Major

284
Q

Extension of the Hip

A

Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Biceps Femoris
Gluteus Maximus

285
Q

Abduction of the Hip

A

Piriformis
Gluteus Maximus

286
Q

Adduction of the Hip

A

Adductor Magnus
Adductor Longus
Gracilis
Pectineus

287
Q

Flexion of the Knee

A

Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Biceps Femoris
Gastrocnemius

288
Q

Extension of the Knee

A

Rectus Femoris

289
Q

Plantarflexion of the Ankle

A

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Peroneus Longus

290
Q

Dorsiflexion of the Ankle

A

Tibialis Anterior

291
Q

Inversion/Supination of the Foot

A

Tibialis Anterior

292
Q

Eversion/Pronation of the Foot

A

Peroneus Longus

292
Q

Phrenic Nerve

293
Q

Vagus Nerve

294
Q

Musculocutaneous Nerve

A

Biceps Brachii
Brachialis
Coracobrachialis

294
Q

Axillary Nerve

A

Deltoid Teres Minor

295
Q

Radial Nerve

A

Triceps Brachii
Brachioradialis
Extensors of the Wrist

296
Q

Ulnar Nerve

A

Flexors of the Wrist

297
Q

Sciatic Nerve

A

Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Biceps Femoris

298
Q

Median Nerve

A

Flexors of the Wrist

299
Q

Femoral Nerve

A

Rectus Femoris
Sartorius
Iliacus

300
Q

Obturator Nerve

A

Adductor Magnus
Adductor Longus
Gracilis

301
Q

Superficial Peroneal Nerve

A

Peroneus Longus

302
Q

Deep Peroneal Nerve

A

Tibialis Anterior

303
Q

Tibial Nerve

A

Gastrocnemius
Soleus

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