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PNS Anatomy & Physiology 1
PNS Anatomy & Physiology 2
PNS Anatomy & Physiology 3
Pharmacology and Pathologies
Massage and the Nervous System
100
Name the 2 neuroglia in the PNS.
Satellite cells and Schwann cells
100
What receptor detects pain?
Nociceptor
100
Rods involve what kind of vision for the body?
Black and White
100
Biofreeze and Tiger Balm are examples of what?
Topical Anesthetics
100
Is massage indicated or contraindicated if a client has partial loss of feeling and sensation in a certain area of their body?
Contraindicated
200
Group of skeletal muscles innervated by a single spinal segment.
Myotome
200
Sympathetic overrides the parasympathetic.
During physical exertion or emotional stress, what division of the nervous system overrides another division.
200
Stretch-sensitive receptors wrapped around intrafusal muscle fibers and monitor changes in muscle length, as well as the rate of this change.
muscle spindle
200
What disease is characterized by weakness and muscle atrophy of the hands, forearms and legs, spreading to involve most of the body?
Lou Gehrig's disease
200
Name 2 symptoms of nerve compression?
Sharp radiating pain, burning, numbness, tingling, and weakness and may occasionally result in loss of strength.
300
What are two types of reflexes?
Somatic & Visceral
300
What are the three classifications of nerves?
Sensory, Interneurons, and Motor
300
Located in the nose, tongue, within the walls of certain arteries, and in the brain. They detect smell, tastes, and changes in blood chemistry.
Chemoreceptors
300
What syndrome can massage therapists develop if he/she hyperextends their wrists or does not vary the way the hands are used?
Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome
300
Name 3 signs and symptoms that are typical for a client with fibromyalgia.
Tender points in all four quadrants of the body widespread, shifting pain, poor stamina, sensitivity amplification: all senses are magnified, especially regarding pain.
400
List 3 of the 12 pair of cranial nerves.
Olfactory, optic, oculomotor, trochlear, trigeminal, abducens, facial, vestibulocochlear, glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory, hypoglossal.
400
The most common neurotransmitter is _________________, which is vital for stimulating muscle contraction and is found in junctions between motor nerves and muscles.
Acetylcholine
400
Four of the five senses reside where?
In the head
400
If a client is on a relaxant such as Dantrium, name 2 side effects the client may experience.
Muscle weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue or difficulty swallowing
400
When a client has had a recent stroke, therapist wants to use techniques to _____________.
Prevent joint stiffness, decrease muscle spasticity, and address postural changes.
500
What is the order of layering of the nerve from deep to superficial?
Axon, Schwann cell, Endoneurium, Fascicle, Perineurium, Nerve, Epineurium
500
What are the 4 most important nerve plexuses in the body and where are they located? (within the spine)
cervical - C1 - C5 head & neck brachial - C5 - T1 arm & hand lumbar - L1 - L4 abdomen, low back & genitals sacral - L4 - S4 posterior hip , legs & feet
500
When a spinal nerve exits the spinal cord, it divides into two branches which are what?
Anterior ramus & posterior ramus
500
Name a nervous system pathology that is contraindicated for massage.
Carpal Tunnel syndrome (local contraindication), encephalitis, meningitis, or pinkeye
500
Why do you want to avoid deep pressure with a client that has substance abuse?
Because you can trigger a sensory feedback loop and can cause an extensive difference in mood