Body Regions
Pertaining to the front of the body.
Anterior
What are two functions of connective tissue?
Support and connect body tissues to other structures.
A tissue that is highly vascularized means that there is what? Name a type of tissue that is highly vascular...
Blood flow, skin, muscle...
The ______________plane divides the body into left and right halves.
Sagittal or Midsagittal
What are the function(s) of the integumentary system?
Protection(Pathogens), Vitamin D synthesis, Insulation, Touch receptors(sensation).
Pertaining to the back of the body.
Posterior
A _________________ tissue is usually a lining or covering of a structure.
Epithelial
_____________ is a bodies protective response to tissue damage. Usually due to trauma or infection.
Inflammation
This plane divides the body into a front and back portion.
Frontal
Outermost layer of skin.
Epidermis
Farther away from the body(pertaining to the appendages)
Distal
This type of connective tissue provides support and movement for the body as well as playing a role in generating body heat.
Muscle
Please describe a local vs a total contraindication as it pertains to massage therapy.
local= avoid the area, total = not safe to massage(no touchy)
The transverse plane divides the body into ___________ and ___________ halves.
Upper and lower
Innermost layer of skin
Towards the midline of the body
Medial
This type of body tissue contains cells that react to a stimuli and conduct electrical impulses.
Nervous
True or false, Chemicals make up cells, Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs, organs make up organ systems and all of this makes up organisms.
True
Two movements that take place in the sagittal plane are________ and ___________. Think door hinge and elbow.
Flexion and extension
Define the following medical terms:
Hyper
Hypo
Superior
Sub
Infra
Hypo=low or too little
hyper= too much or excessive or high
Superior= above
Sub/Infra or inferior=below
Above, Closer to the surface of the body.
Adipose or fat, is a connective tissue layer, what function(s) does it serve?
Padding, insulation and support.
Describe anatomic position and why it is important for medical professionals to know?
Body standing up, palms facing forward. It is important so that we have a common way of referring to the body and how it is oriented.
Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeleton. Name the bits that make up each.
Axial- skull, spine, sacrum, ribs and sternum
Appendicular-everything else, arms and legs..etc
Skin Melanomas are type of ________. What are some characteristics of a skin melanoma? Why is being able to identify sking abnormalities of upmost importance for a massage therapist.
Cancer. Oma means tumor. Asymmetrical in appearance, dark or changing of color, raised...etc
It is important because knowing abnormalities we can identify when massage is safe and when and individual may potentially need to see their physician.