The original technique in China before manual and energetic therapies
Amma
100
This is the use of foot stances, body postures, and leverage to deliver massage while reducing the risk of injury to the therapist
Body Mechanics
100
This organelle provides energy to the cell in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Mitochondrion or mitochondria
100
This is defined as manual manipulation of the soft tissues for good health and wellness
Massage Therapy
100
This structure is lateral to the sternocleidomastoid muscle and is considered an endangerment site
Carotid Artery
200
The condition of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being and absence of disease is called your
Health
200
The bones of the spine are classified as this type of bone
Irregular
200
Decreased blood pressure and heart rate are a ________ effect of massage
Physiologic
200
The capacity of individuals to obtain and understand information and services to better their health is called
Health literacy
300
The first written records of massage date back to 3000 BC in which country?
What is China
300
When practicing body mechanics, _________ and ________ should come first
Focust and Attention
300
The finger-like projections on a cell are called
Microvilli
300
How many years does the NCBTMB recommend you maintain a client's records
4 years
300
What effect does massage have on the lymphatic/immune system
Improves the lymphatic flow
400
The term "Massage" began to be used in the middle of the _______ century
What is the 19th
400
This describes an expression of health whereby an individual is aware of, chooses, and practices healthy choices, creating a more successful and balanced life
Wellness
400
This skin region is relatively avascular
Epidermis
400
Massage therapists are placed in this work classification due to the degree of physical activity needed to massage
strenuous
500
This legislation established education, credentialing, and licensure requirements for massage practitioners
Massage practice acts
500
Know your Cell Organells!!!!
Just know them
500
This type of cell triggers immunologic responses
Dendritic cells
500
Manual froce on the body's surface from light to deep is called this