Disorder
A chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands
acne
this unit measures 1,000 watts of electrical power used within one second
kilowatt
this massage technique involves constant movement of light, slow gliding & stroking
Effleurage
the outermost protective layer of the skin containing many small nerve endings, but no blood vessels
epidermis
this prevents or reduces infection by eliminating or decreasing the growth of microorganisms
Antiseptic
lack of perspiration due to an underactive sudoriferous gland
Anhidrosis
metal, copper, and water are____ of electicity
Conductors
kneading, lifting or grasping movements
Petrissage
spongy bone located between both eye sockets
ethmoid
HIV, HEPATITUS B, & HEP C are common types of diseases caused by a
bloodborne pathogen
over-abundance of perspiration
hyperhidrosis
the flow of electricity in reversed directions
alternating current
keratinization is the most active in this layer
stratum granulosum
The study of bones
Osteology
the process of destroying most pathogenic bacteria and toxins on nonporous surfaces
disinfection
chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands, producing greasy or dry, off-white scales or patches on skin
what is infared light used for?
improve blood circulation, relax muscle tension, increase glandular activity, activates tissue and cell repair
most dangerous form of skin cancer is
malignant melanoma
tube- like ducts begin in the dermis, extend into the epidermis and excrete sweat.
skin pores
contagious bacterial infection with open lesions found by the nose and/or mouth
impetigo
excessive hairiness in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur
hypertrichosis
Types of electrotherapy currents (4)
Tesla high frequency, galvanic, faradic, sinusoidal
MRSA is the acronym for:
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
largest cranial nerve, (responsible for muscle movement for chewing)
Trifacial/Trigeminal nerve/ fifth cranial nerve
what is Quats an acronym for?
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds