A & P
This system includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands.
What is the integumentary system?
This joint movement decreases the angle between two bones.
What is flexion?
Massage therapists are legally and ethically required to report this if suspected in a client.
What is abuse (child or elder)?
This skin condition with fluid-filled blisters is a general contraindication
What is shingles or herpes zoster?
You should avoid stimulating pressure points around the ankles and the spot near the thumb during massage for this group.
What are pregnant clients?
This part of the cell is known as the "powerhouse" because it produces energy.
What is the mitochondria?
This type of contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens while under tension
What is an eccentric contraction?
This practice means showing respect for a client's right to make decisions about their own care.
What is autonomy?
What is the acute stage?
Clients with this cognitive condition affecting memory, may benefit from shorter sessions and routine touch.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
This type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the organs like the stomach and intestines.
What is smooth muscle?
This plane divides the body into right and left halves
What is the sagittal plane?
A client must be allowed to do this at any time during the session.
This cardiovascular condition, if unstable, requires medical clearance before massage.
What is hypertension?
Children under 18 require this before receiving massage.
What is parental or guardian consent?
This structure connects bone to bone
What is a ligament?
This large back muscle is involved in shoulder adduction and extension.
What is the latissimus dorsi?
This document outlines the professional behaviors expected of massage therapists
What is the code of ethics?
This situation requires postponing massage due to possible bone fractures.
What is recent trauma or injury?
This term describes physical or mental impairments that may require massage modification.
What is a disability?
This organ stores bile produced by the liver
What is the gallbladder?
This term describes the muscle that helps the prime mover during an action.
What is a synergist?
This ethical violation occurs when a therapist shares client information without consent.
What is a breech of confidentiality?
Clients with this disease affecting motor control may need adapted techniques.
What is Parkinson's disease.
Clients in hospice care often benefit most from massage that emphasize this.
What is comfort or palliative touch?