Misc.
Which of the following is considered a sign rather than a symptom?:
A) Numbness in the left thumb
B) Choppiness during left hip extension
C) Right shoulder pain
D) Ringing in the ears
B
This term describes the initiation of tissue resistance just before the point of bind/restriction
Feather-edge
True or False: Hyperventilation can lead to a reduction in carbon dioxide levels in the blood
True
The three components of connective tissue are cells, fibers, and _________
Ground Substance
This muscle is nicknamed "double devil" because of its potential to produce pain from both nerve entrapment and TrPs
Piriformis
What muscle distally tensions the rectus sheath?
Pyramidalis
True or False: When using Strain Counterstrain (SCS) to address tender points (TPs), distal TPs should be addressed before proximal TPs
False
This ligament in the foot is commonly called the spring ligament
Planta calcaneonavicular ligament
This type of mechanoreceptor found in the fascia is sensitive to sustained pressure
Ruffini organ
TrP referral pain from which adductor muscle is described as feeling as though it is coming from deep in the pelvis?
Adductor Magnus
Muscle imbalance occurs when a muscle is tight, which automatically _________ its antagonist
This muscle energy technique is typically used to address muscles that have acute problems or are otherwise too painful to perform a sustained contraction
Reciprocal Inhibition (RI)
The process of bone remodeling involves resorption, the breakdown of bone tissue, and _______, the building up of new tissue
Deposition
The fascia of this abdominal muscle forms the inguinal ligament
External Oblique
TrPs in the gastrocnemius typically refer pain to which arch of the foot?
Medial Longitudinal Arch
During a bodywork session, you observe that the tissue of the patient's left lower leg has become more pliable. Where would you record this observation in your SOAP Notes?
Patient's Physiological Response to Techniques Applied
In Hanna Somatic Education, what Postural Reflex involves a lateral curvature of the spine?
Trauma Reflex
What type of synovial joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
Gliding
What fascia separates the paraspinals from the muscles of the posterior abdominal wall?
Thoracolumbar Fascia
TrPs in the palmaris longus and/or _______ muscles are the most frequent sources of referred pain in the palm
First Dorsal Interosseous
Adding this to a passive stretch may influence viscoelastic change more than passive stretching alone
Isometric Contraction
What form of PNF involves providing tactile stimulation by rubbing or scratching the skin over the antagonist of the target muscle?
Manual Contacts
What term describes the regional flow patterns of lymphatic fluid?
Lymphotomes
Which style of yoga involves holding poses for 2-10 minutes, which can induce collagen creep?
Yin Yoga
TrPs in this muscle may refer pain diffusely through the cranium to the back of the eyeball
Occipitalis