Anatomy
This muscle assists in shoulder abduction for the first 15 degrees of movement.
What is the Supraspinatus
This action should be avoided on tendon attachment points due to its structural integrity
What is Pressure
Name a muscle that causes Upper Cross Syndrome
What is Pectoralis Major/Minor, Suboccipitals, Upper Trap, Levator
Holding a stretch for a prolonged period of time is also known as this
What is Static Stretching
This physician developed the principles of Swedish massage in the early 19th century
Who is Per Henrik Ling
Sharing its name with a type of knife, this muscle helps mobilize the scapula despite being mainly attached to the ribs
What is the Serratus Anterior
While its smart to avoid a fresh surgery incision, this technique can help decrease the formation of a scar.
What is Friction
Walking pigeon toed is usually caused by this muscle group
What are the Internal Rotators of the Hip
The joint at the base of the thumb is known as this type of joint
What is a saddle joint
Extra Point for naming the thumb joint: Trapeziometacarpal Joint
The people of this nation are credited with creating reflexology in approximately 2500BC
Who are the Egyptians
"I Love School" is an acronym to help you remember what 3 muscles of the torso
What are the Iliocostalis, Longissimus, and Spinalis
Avoid working this muscle if a client has had hernia mesh implants
What is the Psoas
The 3 planes that you can assess the body with
What are the Transverse, Sagittal, and Coronal
The maximum recorded force of the perpendicular masticatory muscles
What is 160 lbs of force
Largely considered the pioneer of myotherapy, this mid 20th century physician helped create the first trigger point manual
Who is Janet Travell
This cellular byproduct that was once thought to cause muscle soreness, actually helps as an energy source and a biochemical signal
What is Lactic Acid
The "Three Yin Intersection" and the "Joining the Valleys" are contraindications are for this condition
What is Pregnancy
What is a Dowager's Hump
The total number of bones in the human feet
What is 52 total bones (26 in each foot)
This ancient ruler used massage to treat his epilepsy
Who is Julius Ceasar
This word comes from the Latin term meaning “little mouse“
What is Muscle
Extreme movements or stretches should either be carefully done or not done at all in the shoulder if the client has a history of this
What are Dislocations
Having one leg longer than the other can lead to what condition of the spine
What is Scoliosis
If removed from the body and laid end to end, this system can extend around the earth 10 times
What is the Cardiovascular system
He was the man who inspired Jon Upledger to pioneer cranial sacral therapy in the late 19th century
Who is William Sutherland