oh system my system, wherefore art thou?
What are the 3 types of passive cellular transport?
Diffusion
Osmosis
Filtration
Where is lymph filtered and cleansed?
Lymph node
Which muscle inserts where the deltoid originates?
Traps
Name one muscle that doriflexes the ankle
Tib Anterior, Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Hallucis longus
A client has a small, fresh, open wound on their lower leg. Should the massage therapist work directly over this area?
Contraindicated locally. Avoid the open wound to prevent irritation and potential infection.
True or false, posture is a function of the skeletal system.
False- muscle
Which part of the adrenal gland is cortisol secreted?
Cortex/Medulla
Cortex
Where do the extensors as a group originate?
Lateral epicondyle, common extensor tendon of the lateral epicondyle
What muscle is the primary supinator
biceps brachii
A client has controlled hypertension and takes medication to manage their blood pressure. Is massage indicated or contraindicated?
Indicated with modifications as needed. Controlled hypertension is not a contraindication. Use appropriate pressure and monitor client comfort.
Name the 5 layers of the thick skin.
Corneum
Lucidem
Granulosum
Spinosum
Basale (germinativum)
Substances assisting in gas exchange by stabilizing the alveoli and reducing surface tension
surfactants
What is the deepest muscle of the abdomen
What muscle has the longest tendon in the body
plantaris
A client has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Is massage indicated or contraindicated? What adjustment should the therapist make?
Indicated with modifications. Avoid deep pressure, aggressive techniques, and excessive force because bones are more fragile.
The squeeze and release action against venous walls that occurs as skeletal muscles contract and relax
Skeletal Muscle Pump
What are the 4 main regions of the brain
C
D
C
B
Cerebrum
Diencephalon
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Name the 3 hamstrings
Semitendinosus
semimembranosus
biceps femoris
What muscle inserts onto the coronoid process of the mandible, elevates and retracts the mandible
Temporalis
A client has a fever, swollen lymph nodes, and feels generally ill. Should the massage therapist perform a full-body massage?
Contraindicated. Postpone massage because fever and systemic illness may indicate an active infection.
Folded sections of the sarcolemma within the neuromuscular junction
Motor end plate
List the correct order of the large intestine
ascending
transverse
descending
sigmoid
What is another name for the lateral rotators of the hip?
the deep 6
Where does the fibularis longus insert?
1st metatarsal
A client has diabetes, peripheral neuropathy in both feet, and reduced sensation. Is massage indicated or contraindicated? What precautions should the therapist take?
Indicated with modifications. Use lighter pressure, avoid excessive heat, and monitor carefully because the client may not feel pain or tissue damage.