Soft End Feel - ANSWER Result of soft tissue pulling back on a joint, preventing further
movement
Hard End Feel - ANSWER Result of structures (bone) preventing a joint from moving fur-
ther
Empty End Feel - ANSWER Result of trauma to an area, which prevents movements
2 Effects of Massage Therapy - ANSWER 1)Mechanical- Physical changes, ex.moves blood,
lymph, increases circulation, loosens adhesions/fascia/waste
2.) Reflexive- Changes in the body that occur by stimulation of the nervous system, ex. Vaso-
dilation, hyperemia, lower BP/heart rate
3 Types of Joint movements - ANSWER Active (no assistance), active assisted (with assis-
tance), and Passive (MT only)
Types of Spa treatments - ANSWER 1.) Sauna- Short period, dry heat
2.) Steam rooms- longer period, wet
3) Hydrotherapy- Ex.Vichy shower (7 heads)
General Liability Insurance - ANSWER Protects MT from accidental client injuries, ex. fall-
ing
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,Professional Liability Insurance - ANSWER Protects MT from lawsuits, ex. malprac-
tice/negligence
Arbitration - ANSWER Two disputing parties hire an intermediary who listens and makes
a binding decision; does not go to court
Transference - ANSWER Client forms emotional attachment to MT
Countertransference - ANSWER MT develops emotional attachment to client
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - ANSWER It is illegal to discriminate against a person in a place of
business
Homeostatic Mechanisms - ANSWER How the body responds to change/stimuli, ex. shiv-
ering & sweating
Proximal/Distal - ANSWER Closer to midline/further from midline
Usually refers to arms and legs; attachment points
9 Regions of the abdomen - ANSWER
Body Cavities - ANSWER 1) Dorsal-cranium/vertebral column
2)Ventral-Trunk, subdivided to:
Thoracic: Lungs, aorta, trachea, esophagus, heart, etc
Abdominopelvic: Digestive/Reproductive organs, bladder
Nucleus - ANSWER Regulates functions of a cell; containts DNA
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,Nucleolis - ANSWER Contains RNA
Golgi Apparatus - ANSWER Allows proteins and lipids to be transported in cell
Lysosomes - ANSWER Break down protein and waste
Mitochondria - ANSWER ATP and energy house
RIbosomes - ANSWER synthesize proteins
Smooth ER - ANSWER Synthesize carbs and lipids
Cytoplasm - ANSWER Gel like inside substance
Tissue order - ANSWER Cells, Tissue, organ, Organ system, Organism
Types of Tissue - ANSWER epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
Epithelial Tissue - ANSWER Forms glands, digestive/respitory tract, serves as protection
and absorption
Muscle Tissue - ANSWER Includes skeletal (voluntary), cardiac (Involuntary), and Smooth
(Involuntary)
Nervous Tissue - ANSWER Tissue that senses stimuli and transmits signals; forms brain,
SC, and nerves
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, Connective Tissue - ANSWER provides support for your body and connects all its parts,
most abundant, ex. tendons, ligaments, fascia
Blood is made up of - ANSWER erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes, plasma
Erythrocytes - ANSWER red blood cells; carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
Leukocytes - ANSWER white blood cells, Bodies defense against pathogens
Thrombocytes - ANSWER Platelets, clot blood
Plasma - ANSWER 56% of blood is plasma; allows substances to move throughout body
Serous Membrane - ANSWER Type of connective tissue that separates organs from one
another, preventing friction
1)Pericardium-surrounds heart
2)Pleural- Surrounds lungs
3)Peritoneum- Surrounds organs in the abdomen/pelvis
Cardiovascular System - ANSWER Responsible for transporting nutrients to tissue and
waste to be eliminated
Arteries - ANSWER the largest of the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Veins - ANSWER Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
Capillaries - ANSWER Microscopic vessel through which gas exchanges takes place be-
tween the blood and cells of the body
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movement
Hard End Feel - ANSWER Result of structures (bone) preventing a joint from moving fur-
ther
Empty End Feel - ANSWER Result of trauma to an area, which prevents movements
2 Effects of Massage Therapy - ANSWER 1)Mechanical- Physical changes, ex.moves blood,
lymph, increases circulation, loosens adhesions/fascia/waste
2.) Reflexive- Changes in the body that occur by stimulation of the nervous system, ex. Vaso-
dilation, hyperemia, lower BP/heart rate
3 Types of Joint movements - ANSWER Active (no assistance), active assisted (with assis-
tance), and Passive (MT only)
Types of Spa treatments - ANSWER 1.) Sauna- Short period, dry heat
2.) Steam rooms- longer period, wet
3) Hydrotherapy- Ex.Vichy shower (7 heads)
General Liability Insurance - ANSWER Protects MT from accidental client injuries, ex. fall-
ing
1
,Professional Liability Insurance - ANSWER Protects MT from lawsuits, ex. malprac-
tice/negligence
Arbitration - ANSWER Two disputing parties hire an intermediary who listens and makes
a binding decision; does not go to court
Transference - ANSWER Client forms emotional attachment to MT
Countertransference - ANSWER MT develops emotional attachment to client
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - ANSWER It is illegal to discriminate against a person in a place of
business
Homeostatic Mechanisms - ANSWER How the body responds to change/stimuli, ex. shiv-
ering & sweating
Proximal/Distal - ANSWER Closer to midline/further from midline
Usually refers to arms and legs; attachment points
9 Regions of the abdomen - ANSWER
Body Cavities - ANSWER 1) Dorsal-cranium/vertebral column
2)Ventral-Trunk, subdivided to:
Thoracic: Lungs, aorta, trachea, esophagus, heart, etc
Abdominopelvic: Digestive/Reproductive organs, bladder
Nucleus - ANSWER Regulates functions of a cell; containts DNA
2
,Nucleolis - ANSWER Contains RNA
Golgi Apparatus - ANSWER Allows proteins and lipids to be transported in cell
Lysosomes - ANSWER Break down protein and waste
Mitochondria - ANSWER ATP and energy house
RIbosomes - ANSWER synthesize proteins
Smooth ER - ANSWER Synthesize carbs and lipids
Cytoplasm - ANSWER Gel like inside substance
Tissue order - ANSWER Cells, Tissue, organ, Organ system, Organism
Types of Tissue - ANSWER epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
Epithelial Tissue - ANSWER Forms glands, digestive/respitory tract, serves as protection
and absorption
Muscle Tissue - ANSWER Includes skeletal (voluntary), cardiac (Involuntary), and Smooth
(Involuntary)
Nervous Tissue - ANSWER Tissue that senses stimuli and transmits signals; forms brain,
SC, and nerves
3
, Connective Tissue - ANSWER provides support for your body and connects all its parts,
most abundant, ex. tendons, ligaments, fascia
Blood is made up of - ANSWER erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes, plasma
Erythrocytes - ANSWER red blood cells; carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
Leukocytes - ANSWER white blood cells, Bodies defense against pathogens
Thrombocytes - ANSWER Platelets, clot blood
Plasma - ANSWER 56% of blood is plasma; allows substances to move throughout body
Serous Membrane - ANSWER Type of connective tissue that separates organs from one
another, preventing friction
1)Pericardium-surrounds heart
2)Pleural- Surrounds lungs
3)Peritoneum- Surrounds organs in the abdomen/pelvis
Cardiovascular System - ANSWER Responsible for transporting nutrients to tissue and
waste to be eliminated
Arteries - ANSWER the largest of the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Veins - ANSWER Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
Capillaries - ANSWER Microscopic vessel through which gas exchanges takes place be-
tween the blood and cells of the body
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