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Chapter 1-4 Quiz Flashcards

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Superior

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above, toward the head

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Anterior

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Front of Body

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Anatomy

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The study of the structures of the human body and their positional relationships

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Inferior

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Below, toward the tail

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Cell

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the fundamental unit of all living organisms

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Histology

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the study of tissues

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Organ

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Complex structure of two or more tissue types performing a specific function

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Physiology

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the study of the function of the body and its individual parts

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Acute

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Sudden pain usually associated with injury and trauma

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Sol

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Physical state in which fascia is relatively thin more pliant and elastic, and offers less restriction during movement

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Gel

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Physical state in which fascia is thicker, more gelantinous, tougher, more inflexible, and can restrict movement

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Chronic

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Pain lasting longer than 3 months & is often difficult to determine when it started

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Spasm

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An involuntary muscle contraction from excess sensory input

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TriggerPoint

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Palpable nodule or thickened area found in taut bands within muscle

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Boundaries

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Limits we establish between ourselves & others in regards to various aspects of our lives

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Transference

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Client personalizes the therapeutic relationship

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Tapotement

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Percussion; repetitive striking movements of the hands

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Petrissage

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Rhythmic squeezing, lifting & releasing of tissues

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Homeostasis

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The relatively stable condition of the body’s internal environment

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Effleurage

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Smooth, gliding massage technique

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Pathogen

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Biologic agent capable of causing infectious disease

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Virus

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Pathogen that can cause the common cold

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Medial

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Toward the midline of the body

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Posterior

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Back of body

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Ethics
Conduct based on integrity; and differentiating right & wrong
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Documentation
Process of collecting and recording client information
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Disability
Physical or mental impairment that limits life activity
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Impairment
Diminished capacity
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Objective
Observed by the Massage Therapist
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Subjective
Reported by client
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Emotional
Unexpected spontaneous expression often related to a past trauma (______ Release)
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Confidentiality
Act of keeping information private or secret
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Righ to refuse
you have the right to refuse massage to a client who makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or continues to sexualize the massage
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Hippocrates
father of modern western medicine
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Pehr Henrik Ling
regarded as the father of swedish massage
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John Harvey Kellogg
published good health magazine
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Dr. Tiffany Field
created the Touch Research Insitute
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Massage
manual manipulation of the soft tissues of the body
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Records have revealed that the practice of massage goes back to as early as:
3000 BC
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Amma
the original massage technique developed by the chinese
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what country did the first written accounts of therapeutic rubbing (massage) originate
China
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Nei Ching
classic scripture of traditional chinese medicine. descriptions of healing touch procedures, herbal medicins, acupuncture
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when did the term massage first come to use
mid 1900's
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Ayurveda
sacred practice of the Hindu tradition, which means "code of life"
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Johan Mezger
efforts of this dutch physician led to the use of french terminoloy to describe massage techniques
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Galen
used dissection to learn anatomy, also wrote "Hygiene"
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Canon of Medicine
is Avicenna's medical text used for over 500 years. compiled theoretical nd practical medcal knowledge of the time
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George & Charles Taylor
brothers who brought Swedish movements to the U.S.
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Hippocratic Oath
expersses a do not harm philosophy
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Code of Ethics
published by National certification board states that certificants will safeguard the confidentiality of all client information, unless disclosure is requested by the clien in writing, is medically necessary, is required by law, or necessary for the protection of the public
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Bodywork
generic term used to describe any therapeutic or personal self-development practice that may include massage, healing touch, movement, or energetic work
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Neuromuscular therapy
Trying to create a reflex response bodywork is a highly specialized type of soft tissue therapy designed to relieve pain and return injured tissues to normal function. It utilizes specific, targeted soft tissue treatment, flexibility stretching and self-care to eliminate the causes of most muscular aches and pains
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sweedish massage
cerculatory enhancing, relaxing
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deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).
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shiatsu massage
is an alternative technique that involves manual pressure applied to specific points on the body in an attempt to relieve tension and pain.
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self care
most important nutrient water
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lubricants
used to reduce friction between you and the client's skin
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cleaning the fabric
4 parts water to 1 part gentle soap
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disinfect fabric
1 part bleach 10 parts water
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launder linens
3/4 cup of detergent
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disinfect linen
1/4 cup bleach
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4 characteristics of therapeutic relationship
respect, trust, empathy, congruency
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scope of practice
working perameters of your job according to state law
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unconditional positive regard
excepting everyone regardless of their actions/words
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respect
the choice to treat someone or something with value and consideration. self care.
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empathy
ability to comprehend the uniqe world of another person through their perspective
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trust
feeling of confidence in someone or something
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congruency
occurs when the external presentation of your words and actions coincide with your internal world of thoughts and feelings. sending picture of the real you

TMA 101 Intro to Massage Therapy (3 decks)

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