A & P
Kinesiology
Ethics
Contraindications
Special Populations
100

This system includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands.

What is the integumentary system?

100

This joint movement decreases the angle between two bones.

What is flexion?

100

Massage therapists are legally and ethically required to report this if suspected in a client.

What is abuse (child or elder)?

100

This skin condition with fluid-filled blisters is a general contraindication

What is shingles or herpes zoster?

100

You should avoid stimulating pressure points around the ankles and the spot near the thumb during massage for this group.

What are pregnant clients?

200

This part of the cell is known as the "powerhouse" because it produces energy.

What is the mitochondria?

200

This type of contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens while under tension

What is an eccentric contraction?

200

This practice means showing respect for a client's right to make decisions about their own care.

What is autonomy?

200
Massage is contraindicated for clients who are in this stage of contagious illness

What is the acute stage?

200

Clients with this cognitive condition affecting memory, may benefit from shorter sessions and routine touch.

What is Alzheimer's disease?

300

This type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the organs like the stomach and intestines.

What is smooth muscle?

300

This plane divides the body into right and left halves

What is the sagittal plane?

300

A client must be allowed to do this at any time during the session.

What is withdraw consent? 
300

This cardiovascular condition, if unstable, requires medical clearance before massage.

What is hypertension?

300

Children under 18 require this before receiving massage.

What is parental or guardian consent? 

400

This structure connects bone to bone

What is a ligament?

400

This large back muscle is involved in shoulder adduction and extension. 

What is the latissimus dorsi?

400

This document outlines the professional behaviors expected of massage therapists

What is the code of ethics?

400

This situation requires postponing massage due to possible bone fractures.

What is recent trauma or injury?

400

This term describes physical or mental impairments that may require massage modification.

What is a disability?

500

This organ stores bile produced by the liver

What is the gallbladder?

500

This term describes the muscle that helps the prime mover during an action.

What is a synergist?

500

This ethical violation occurs when a therapist shares client information without consent.

What is a breech of confidentiality? 

500

Clients with this disease affecting motor control may need adapted techniques. 

What is Parkinson's disease. 

500

Clients in hospice care often benefit most from massage that emphasize this.

What is comfort or palliative touch?

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