NMT 3210 Study Exam Questions And Answers
Graded A+ 2025/2026
What are Central TrPs? - Palpable nodules with muscle belly fibers
What are found at tendons or periosteal insertions -- indirectly related to CTrPs since
they develop at the attachment sites of shortened contractured bands associated with
CTrPs? - Attachment TrPs
What are Active TrPs? - One whose referral pattern for the point is recognized as the
common pain/sensation pattern
What type of trigger point is one whose referral pattern is unusual for the point? - Latent
TrPs
What is a Key/Primary TrP? - Activated by direct trauma, acute or chronic overload, or
overuse and not from activity of another TrP
What is a Satellite/Secondary TrP? - Created by Key TrP that has caused more activity
in muscles located in its target zone - ischemia and satellite TrPs may develop
The NMT American Version RE: Tx Sequence is..... - Superficial before Deep and
Proximal before Distal
What areas/muscles are affected by Anterior Compartment Syndrome? - Tibialis
Anterior, Extensor Hallicus Longus, Extensor Digitorum Longus, Peroneal nerve,
Anterior Tibia artery and veins
Define Anterior Compartment Syndrome - Traumatic blow or chronic overuse has
caused swelling (impeded blood flow) or nerve impingement - causing pain, cramping,
dysfunction, drop foot, and paresthesia
How is Anterior Compartment Syndrome treated? - Massage may help movement of
local tissue but should not be performed if inflamed. Fasciotomy is a surgery that
relieves the pressure in severe cases
What are the 6 Factors of NMT (plateau or regression or healing)? - Ischemia, trigger
points, neural interferences (nerve entrapment and/or compensation), postural distortion
(postural and biomechanical dysfunction), nutritional factors, and emotional wellbeing
Define Ischemia - Lack of blood and oxygen caused by muscular hypertonicity (spasm,
tightness). A state in which the current oxygen supply is inadequate for the current
physiological needs of the tissue.
, What effects does ischemia have on the body? - Reduces the level of oxygen, nutrients,
and waste removal. May cause muscle shortening which causes altered joint
mechanics, entrapment of neural structures, and produces trigger points
What are areas of hyperirritability which cause referred pain or sensation also known as
dysfunctional soft tissue? - Trigger Points
Define Neural Interferences - Pressure on nerves (entrapment or compression) which
may result in muscle contraction disturbances, vasomotion, pain impulses, reflex
mechanisms, and disturbances in sympathetic activity
What is caused by soft tissue, such as muscle, fascia, tendon, ligament, or skin that
puts pressure against a nerve? - Nerve Entrapment
Define Nerve Compression - Caused by hard tissue such as bone, cartilage, or disc that
puts pressure against a nerve
What is Postural Distortion (postural and biomechanical dysfunctions)? - When the
body's alignment deviates from anatomically ideal positions in the coronal, sagittal, or
horizontal planes
How does Postural Distortion effect the body? - Combined with the somatic effects of
emotional and psychological origin will often present altered patterns of tense,
shortened, bunched, fatigued, and ultimately fibrotic tissues with resultant alterations
from healthy tissue.
Define Nutritional Factors - Inadequate intake of nutrients necessary for cellular
metabolism and inclusion of nutrients which are harmful, irritating and/or stimulating to
the nervous system.
How do Nutritional Factors effect the body? - Nutritional deficiencies and imbalances,
sensitivities, allergies and stimulants all play roles in myofascial health as well as
hormonal, emotional, and emotional health.
Emotional Well being is defined as...... - The management of stress
Emotional well being's effect on the body includes.... - The degree and type of the
emotional and stress loads the individual is carrying can influence various systems of
the body. Ultimately, if excessive or prolonged, these factors can result in distress and
disease.
What are the bony Landmarks on the face? - Coronoid process on mandible and styloid
process, temporal bone/behind ear
Bony Landmarks - Pelvis -
Graded A+ 2025/2026
What are Central TrPs? - Palpable nodules with muscle belly fibers
What are found at tendons or periosteal insertions -- indirectly related to CTrPs since
they develop at the attachment sites of shortened contractured bands associated with
CTrPs? - Attachment TrPs
What are Active TrPs? - One whose referral pattern for the point is recognized as the
common pain/sensation pattern
What type of trigger point is one whose referral pattern is unusual for the point? - Latent
TrPs
What is a Key/Primary TrP? - Activated by direct trauma, acute or chronic overload, or
overuse and not from activity of another TrP
What is a Satellite/Secondary TrP? - Created by Key TrP that has caused more activity
in muscles located in its target zone - ischemia and satellite TrPs may develop
The NMT American Version RE: Tx Sequence is..... - Superficial before Deep and
Proximal before Distal
What areas/muscles are affected by Anterior Compartment Syndrome? - Tibialis
Anterior, Extensor Hallicus Longus, Extensor Digitorum Longus, Peroneal nerve,
Anterior Tibia artery and veins
Define Anterior Compartment Syndrome - Traumatic blow or chronic overuse has
caused swelling (impeded blood flow) or nerve impingement - causing pain, cramping,
dysfunction, drop foot, and paresthesia
How is Anterior Compartment Syndrome treated? - Massage may help movement of
local tissue but should not be performed if inflamed. Fasciotomy is a surgery that
relieves the pressure in severe cases
What are the 6 Factors of NMT (plateau or regression or healing)? - Ischemia, trigger
points, neural interferences (nerve entrapment and/or compensation), postural distortion
(postural and biomechanical dysfunction), nutritional factors, and emotional wellbeing
Define Ischemia - Lack of blood and oxygen caused by muscular hypertonicity (spasm,
tightness). A state in which the current oxygen supply is inadequate for the current
physiological needs of the tissue.
, What effects does ischemia have on the body? - Reduces the level of oxygen, nutrients,
and waste removal. May cause muscle shortening which causes altered joint
mechanics, entrapment of neural structures, and produces trigger points
What are areas of hyperirritability which cause referred pain or sensation also known as
dysfunctional soft tissue? - Trigger Points
Define Neural Interferences - Pressure on nerves (entrapment or compression) which
may result in muscle contraction disturbances, vasomotion, pain impulses, reflex
mechanisms, and disturbances in sympathetic activity
What is caused by soft tissue, such as muscle, fascia, tendon, ligament, or skin that
puts pressure against a nerve? - Nerve Entrapment
Define Nerve Compression - Caused by hard tissue such as bone, cartilage, or disc that
puts pressure against a nerve
What is Postural Distortion (postural and biomechanical dysfunctions)? - When the
body's alignment deviates from anatomically ideal positions in the coronal, sagittal, or
horizontal planes
How does Postural Distortion effect the body? - Combined with the somatic effects of
emotional and psychological origin will often present altered patterns of tense,
shortened, bunched, fatigued, and ultimately fibrotic tissues with resultant alterations
from healthy tissue.
Define Nutritional Factors - Inadequate intake of nutrients necessary for cellular
metabolism and inclusion of nutrients which are harmful, irritating and/or stimulating to
the nervous system.
How do Nutritional Factors effect the body? - Nutritional deficiencies and imbalances,
sensitivities, allergies and stimulants all play roles in myofascial health as well as
hormonal, emotional, and emotional health.
Emotional Well being is defined as...... - The management of stress
Emotional well being's effect on the body includes.... - The degree and type of the
emotional and stress loads the individual is carrying can influence various systems of
the body. Ultimately, if excessive or prolonged, these factors can result in distress and
disease.
What are the bony Landmarks on the face? - Coronoid process on mandible and styloid
process, temporal bone/behind ear
Bony Landmarks - Pelvis -
