Test Questions Flashcards
Why is it important for manual therapists to study anatomy and physiology?
It provides information and rationales for safe and effective application of therapeutic techniques
The study of the components of the human body, their organization, and the positional relationship to one another is called what?
anatomy
What is the definition of physiology?
the study of the functions of the human organism and all its components
What level of the body organization is described as a group of like cells function together?
tissues
What level of organization is considered the smallest unit capable of living own?
cells
what is the best definition of the system level of organization in the body?
a group of interdependent organelles working together to accomplish all cellular functions
which of these is the best definition of homeostasis?
a group of physiologic balance, or dynamic state of equilibrium within the body
What term is used to describe any change in the internal or external environment
stimulus
the dynamic state of balance that maintains a preferred physiologic range for body processes is called what?
homeostasis
which physiologic feedback mechanism for maintaining homeostasis is most common?
negative
what is the term for the organs, cells, or tissues that are signaled to change during homeostasis?
receptors
what type of feedback is it when the response continues or sustains the original stimulus?
positive
reduced anxiety and an improved sense of overall health are examples of manual therapy ___________?
benefits
which of these changes stimulated by manual therapy is considered a structural physiologic effect?
loosening the fascia (double check answer)
what category of manual therapy is defined as a style of work that uses a lubricant to create superficial sliding/gliding strokes over the body?
swedish massage
what form of manual therapy uses touching, holding, or stroking in charkas or chi points to balance or improve an individual’s “Ki” or “life force”?
energy techniques
what form of manual therapy is specifically designed to stimulate edema uptake?
lymphatic techniques
Hellerwork, Rolfing, and structural integration are all examples of what form of manual therapy?
myofascial
Traditional, wellness, and spa are all common terms for what category of manual therapy?
swedish massage
what body system is responsible for slower communication between systems and regulation of gradual, long-term changes in other body systems?
endocrine
which body system protects the body as a whole, helps regulate water and body temperature, and serves as a large general sensory organ?
integumentary
what body system plays a major role in immunity and is responsible for returning proteins and fluids back into the bloodstream?
lymphatic
what system is responsible for elimination of solid wastes and breaking down food into unstable nutrients?
digestive
the communication, coordination, and control of all other body systems are responsibility of what system?
nervous
what body system has many immune responses and serves as the delivery system for hormones and nutrients to other organs and systems?
cardiovascular
maturation of secondary sexual characteristics and propagation of the species are responsibility of which body system?
reproductive
the heart, lungs, and blood vessels are the primary organs in the cardiovascular system
false (lungs are respiratory)
the nervous and endocrine systems work together to communicate, coordinate, and control the other systems of the body
true
the primary organs of the respiratory system are the lungs, esophagus, and thymus
false
the brain and nerves are the primary organs of the nervous system
true
the structural effects of manual therapy an several muscles in the neck and thorax have a positive impact on the efficiency and ease of breathing
true
many manual therapies can affect some change in endocrine system functions that result in key benefits, like stress reduction.
true
manual therapists cannot assess status of the underlying tissues by taking note of the color, texture, and temperature of the client’s skin
false
muscles, tendons, and ligaments are all considered organs of the muscular system
true
the fibrous joints of the skull sutures are classified as:
synarthrotic
the most common type of joint in the appendicular skeleton is:
synovial
the intervertebral discs are examples of _______ joints.
cartilaginous
ligaments connect _________
bone to bone
the proximal radio-ulnar joint is capable of:
supination and pronation
a synovial lined sac which reduces friction between tendons and bone, muscle and muscle, or other sites are called a bursa
True
synovial joints are classified as diarthrotic
true
fibrous joints are mostly amphiarthrotic
false
the terms synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic and diarthrotic are used to classify joints according to their structure (the material they are made of)
false
fibrous joints are all synarthrotic
false
