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What fraction of words in the anatomical language are Greek in origin?HintHave you ever heard the expression “It’s all Greek to me!” when someone is describing something they do not understand? I think the first person to use that term was a medical student talking about learning anatomical language. Fully three fourths of the words in our anatomical language are Greek in origin (translated into Latin later by the Romans).
A _____________ is a syllable placed in front of a word to add or to change it’s meaning.HintA prefix is a syllable placed in front of a word to add or to change it’s meaning.
The prefix Alb- means _____________________.HintThe prefix Alb- means white or pale in color. An example in the Anatomical Language would be Albino. An example in pop culture would be Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter books/movies, who was the good “white magic” wizard of Hogwarts. (I see what you did there J.K. Rowling).
The prefix galacto- means________________.HintThe prefix galacto- means “milk” which is kind of disappointing because it sounds cosmically grandiose. You can see it in the anatomical language in the word Galactorrhea, which is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast, unassociated with childbirth or nursing.
The prefix isch- means _____________.HintThe prefix isch- means restriction. For us massage therapists this is an important one, because we all will work on someone with Ischemia.
The prefix onych/o- means ______________.HintThe prefix onych/o- is pertaining to the nail (of either a finger or toe). There are a variety of conditions of the nail (more than you would think!) including Onychatrophia (wasting away of the nail), Onychauxis (Nails that are abnormally thick), Onychocryptosis (Ingrown nails), and Onychophagy (nails that have been bitten enough to become deformed).
The prefix sangui- refers to ______________________.HintThe prefix sangui- is pertaining to blood. In the anatomical language we see it used in the word sanguiferous, which means “conveying blood.”
This suffix denotes a blood condition.HintIn the anatomical language we see it in the word Anaemia, a pathological deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood.
The suffix ______ means small, which is fitting considering it’s only three letters.HintYou can see it in the word nodule, which is a small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, esp. an abnormal one.
Which word does NOT pertain to the SIZE of a muscle?HintBrevis: shortest, Minimus: smallest, Serratus: serrated or saw-tooth SHAPE
The word "Peroneus" refers to what region of the body?HintPeroneus: fibula, sometimes fibularis is used (peroneus longus)
At the _____________ of the condyle is a small tubercle for the attachment of the temporomandibular ligament.HintAt the lateral extremity of the condyle is a small tubercle for the attachment of the temporomandibular ligament. That is important, so you are going to want to remember that. It just might be on the test.
The _________ is a fibrous membrane that surrounds the joint and incorporates the articular eminence, which is the anterior root of the posterior end of the outer surface of the Squama temporalis, continuous with the lower border.HintThe capsule is a fibrous membrane that surrounds the joint and incorporates the articular eminence, which is the anterior root of the posterior end of the outer surface of the Squama temporalis, continuous with the lower border.
There are _______ligaments associated with the temporomandibular joint.HintThere are three ligaments associated with the TMJ: one major and two minor ligaments
Which of the following is NOT a skeletal structure associated with the Temporomandibular joint?HintThe scaphoid is a large carpal bone articulating with the radius below the thumb. It\'s not even close to the jaw, but you knew that!
Which of the following is NOT a muscle associated with Mastication (eating)?HintThe term iliopsoas (ilio-so-as) refers to the combination of the psoas major and the iliacus at their inferior ends. These muscles are distinct in the abdomen, but usually indistinguishable in the thigh.
Approximately _____ of patients with a TMJ disorder complain of headache, and 40% report facial pain.HintApproximately 80% of patients with a TMJ disorder complain of headache, and 40% report facial pain.
_______________ is a medical term to describe the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue.HintCrepitus is a medical term to describe the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue.
____________is habitual chewing activity, as opposed to reflexive chewing activity.HintBruxism is habitual chewing activity, as opposed to reflexive chewing activity.
A _________________is a misalignment of teeth or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches.HintA malocclusion is a misalignment of teeth or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches.
What is Allodynia?HintAllodynia (Ancient Greek állos \"other\" and \"pain\") is a pain due to a stimulus which does not normally provoke pain. It is a common train of people with fibromyalgia. This means that even a gentle stroke like an effleurage, could cause excruciating pain in someone with fibromyalgia.
What percentage of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia report experiencing extreme fatigue on a regular basis?HintThe statistic is pretty harsh, 90% of the people diagnosed with fibromyalgia report experiencing extreme fatigue on a regular basis. The worst part of this fatigue is the fact that it never seems to get better, even with extended periods of rest and sleep.
Costochondritis affects about 60% to 70% of fibromyalgia sufferers. What is Costochondritis?HintThe chest pain associated with fibromyalgia is referred to as costochondritis. It is an inflammation of the cartilage that joins the ribs to the chest bone.
According to the text, which group of fibromyalgia sufferers are most likely to experience Dyscognition?HintWomen between the ages of 30 and 50 are most likely to be affected by dyscognition.
What percentage of people with fibromyalgia deal with morning stiffness on a regular basis?HintThe majority of fibromyalgia sufferers seem to experience morning stiffness at some point during their illness. At least 70% of people with fibromyalgia deal with morning stiffness on a regular basis.
The ___________theory postulates that fibromyalgia is caused by a problem with the brain’s autonomic nervous system.HintThis theory postulates that fibromyalgia is caused by a problem with the brain’s autonomic nervous system.
A person with fibromyalgia may also suffer from what skin condition?HintMany people with fibromyalgia have skin conditions, including dryness, itchyness and mottling.
______________is a disorder that causes momentary stoppages in breathing during sleep.HintSleep apnea is a disorder that causes momentary stoppages in breathing during sleep.
Which Urinary and Pelvic Issue is related to Fibromyalgia?HintBladder incontinence, urinary frequency, and painful sexual intercourse are just a few of the urinary disorders and pelvic symptoms that fibromyalgia can cause.
Dyspareunia is frequently experienced with fibromyalgia. What is Dyspareunia?HintDyspareunia refers to pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.
________________________ is confined to the skin. It is easily recognizable by the persistent flushing of the cheeks or disk-like lesions (i.e. rash) that appear on the face, neck, scalp and other areas exposed to ultraviolet light (sunlight, fluorescent light).HintDiscoid Lupus (also known as Cutaneous Lupus) is confined to the skin. It is easily recognizable by the persistent flushing of the cheeks or disk-like lesions (i.e. rash) that appear on the face, neck, scalp and other areas exposed to ultraviolet light (sunlight, fluorescent light).
_________________ is a very distinctive rash that consists of flattened areas of red skin on the face that resemble a sunburn. When the rash appears on both cheeks and across the bridge of the nose in the shape of a butterfly, it is known as the "butterfly rash."HintAcute cutaneous lupus lesions generally take the form of the malar rash. This is a very distinctive rash that consists of flattened areas of red skin on the face that resemble a sunburn. When the rash appears on both cheeks and across the bridge of the nose in the shape of a butterfly, it is known as the \"butterfly rash.\"
_______________________________is a more sever form of lupus. It can affect almost any organ in the body.HintSystemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a more sever form of lupus. Unlike discoid lupus it can affect almost any organ in the body. For some people this may be limited to just skin and joint involvement, while in others the lungs, heart, kidneys and blood may be affected.
_____________________ is an autoimmune disorder that is the result of certain prescribed drugs.HintSeriously?
_________________is obviously a serious possible complication of lupus, and it is currently the leading cause of death among people with lupus.HintHeart disease is obviously a serious possible complication of lupus, and it is currently the leading cause of death among people with lupus.
Lupus-related anemia occurs because the body is not producing enough ___________.HintIn most cases, lupus-related anemia occurs because the body is not producing enough red blood cells.
What percentage of people with Lupus develop Dysphagia?HintDysphagia (difficulty swallowing) occurs in more than 25% of people with Lupus.
Lupus _______________ causes pain, stiffness, swelling, tenderness, and warmth in the joints.HintLupus arthritis causes pain, stiffness, swelling, tenderness, and warmth in the joints.
__________ is an inflammation of the skeletal muscles that causes weakness and a gradual loss of strength.HintMyositis is an inflammation of the skeletal muscles that causes weakness and a gradual loss of strength.
The most common symptom of Lupus affecting the nervous system is _______________________________, which is simply to say, problems thinking.HintThe most common symptom of Lupus affecting the nervous system is cognitive dysfunction, which is simply to say, problems thinking.
_____________is a very serious and frequent complication of lupus. It also contraindicates massage if present.HintThrombosis is a very serious and frequent complication of lupus. Normally our blood is in a liquid state, but when we are hurt or have a surgery our blood thickens up to “plug the hole” and prevent us from bleeding out, a process called hemostasis, also known as coagulation or clotting.
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