Body Systems Mastery Exam: Comprehensive
Assessment of Massage Techniques, Musculoskeletal
Anatomy, Kinesiology, Neurology, Lymphatic &
Cardiovascular Function, Hydrotherapy, Pathology,
Endocrine Regulation, and Professional Practice Exam
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massage
a systematic & scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of obtaining or
maintaining health
Pehr H Ling
the father of Swedish massage & physical therapy is?
Amma
the original massage technique is?
China
the 1st written accounts of therapeutic massage originated in which country?
,George & Charles Taylor
the Swedish movement system was introduced in the US in 1856 by?
Hippocrates
who is known as the father of modern Western medicine?
Tsubos
in the Japanese modality, Shiatsu, energy points are called what?
finger pressure
the word Shiatsu literally means?
active
movements performed by the client are called?
code of ethics
the set of guiding moral principles that govern one's course of action are called?
reduce the friction
the primary purpose of massage media is to what?
mineral oil
, what ingredients can clog the pores & deplete nutrients from the skin?
cream
the massage media preferred by deep tissue therapists is?
vitamin D
rickets is a deficiency in what vitamin?
sanitation
the application of measures to promote a healthful, disease free environment
endangerment sites
areas of the body containing superficial delicate structures that are relatively unprotected & prone to
injury are called ?
common carotid artery
massage therapists should use caution when working the anterior cervical triangle due to the?
centripitally
when applying effleurage to the extremities, apply pressure...
petrissage