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What is the position of the biceps? - Lies on the fromt of upper arm between the shoulder and elbow What is the action of the biceps? - Flexes forearm and supinates the forearm What is the position of the triceps? - Runs down back of the humerous and ends at top of ulna What is the action of the triceps - Extends the forearm (straightens the arm at the elbow joint). Stabilises the humerous with the shoulder joint What is the position of the brachialis? - Muscle in the upper arm. It lies de...

how should the work area be before a wax treatment? - tidy, well ventilated, lighting suitable for treatment, relaxing music. why should a skin sensitivity test be carried out before treatment? - to prevent injury and make sure sensory nerve endings are working correctly. where and why should wax be tested before applying it to the client? - on the therapists inner arm and then a small amount on the area being waxed to ensure the temperature is okay and will not burn. which type of wax is...

Name the 5 layers of the epidermis (cornish ladies) - Answer-Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum germinativum. Name 5 the basic layers of the skin - Answer-Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis ( subcutaneous layer), Muscle and Bone What does the epidermis consist of? - Answer-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that created sheets and flattens as they migrate to the surface What does the dermis contain? - Answer-Fibrous connective tissue with blood vessels, sensor...

What type of infection describes paronychia? - Bacteria Severe psoriasis is contra-indicated due to...? - Pitting of the nail plate exposing the nail bed If a client had severely bitten nails, you should...? - focus on cuticle work to expose the nail plate and encourage growth Paronychia is recognised by...? - inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the nail If a client has minor dermatitis, you should...? - focus on the nail area only to avoid irritating the skin Which one of the ...

Skeletal System - Hard frame work of bones that supports and protects the muscles and organs How many bones are in the human body - 206 What are bones made of - Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts Functions of the skeleton - supports body forms blood cells forms joints allows movement protects organs Cranium - protects the brain What makes bones strong - Calcium and Vitamin D Cartilage - Soft and flexible Bone - Dense and strong Hollow space in middle of bone is filled with - bone marrow Co...

Electricity - A form of energy that can be used to produce sound, light, heat, and power Electric current - Flow of electricity along a conductor Conductor - A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it. Conductor material - copper, silver, iron. Insulator - A material that doesn't allow heat to flow through it easily. Insulator material - Rubber, Plastic, Glass, Wood. Electric Wire - Cable which carries energy Rectifier - Apparatus that changes alternating current (AC)...

Frontalis - Location: The Forehead Ability: Raises Eyebrows Orbicularis Oris - Location: The Mouth Ability: Closes The Lips Temporalis - Location: Upper Jaw Ability: Lifts The Mandible Procerus - Location: Bridge Of Nose Ability: Depresses The Eyebrows Orbicularis Oculi - Location: The Eyes Ability: Closes And Opens The Eyes Quadratus Labii Superioris - Location: Sides Of The Upper Lip Ability: Helps Open The Mouth Zygomaticus - Location: Runs Down The Cheek Ability: Lifts The Corne...

Erythema - This is the redness of the skin How would the therapist treat a Burn? - Take the product off immediately and then add cold compression and then use a dry bandage to cover the burn and it should be taken off in 3 days. How can a burn occur? - The wax applied onto the client is too high or waxed to many times? In-grown hairs - This is from wearing tight clothings or if the skin is really tight How can you prevent ingrown hair? - Exfoliate twice a week and moisturise daily

Frontal bone - Top orbit of eye and forehead Temporal bone - Fan shaped temple around the ear Nasal bone - Nose Maxilla - Upper jaw Parietal bone - Back head top Occipital bone - Right at back bottom pull in massage Zygomatic bone - Cheek bone Mandible bone - Jaw strongest bone CRANIUM - Collective name for the skull MANDIBLE - Jaw CLAVICLE - Frount bone top (declitare area) SCAPULA - Back top bone STERNUM - Breath bone (looks like a tie middle)RIBS - 8 ribs HUMERUS - Top arm bone (...

The circulatory system consists of - blood heart arteries veins Blood is - a connective tissue made up of plasma and cells 90% of plasma is - water percentage of plasma in blood - 55% percentage of cells in blood - 45% PH Value of blood is - 7.4 (alkaline) What is the life span of erythrocytes - 120 days Leucocytes - produce white blood cells to fight infection Function of the blood - regulates body temperature prevents loss of fluid transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones and enzyme...

Bacterial infection of the skin. Commonly found around the mouth and on face. Red raised skin, forms small blisters- Honey coloured crust. - Impetigo Bacterial infection of the eye. Inflammation of the mucous membrane, lining inner eye. Red swollen eyes, discharge causes eyes to stick shut, particularly in the morning - Conjunctivitis Bacterial infection of the eye. Starts in one or more follicles of the eyelashes. Small red bump on the edge of eye. Causes irritation - Hordeolum Bacter...

How do clients benefit from an Indian head massage? - helps increase joint movement How should the atmosphere be for a massage? - well ventilated, dimmed lighting and clean, playing relaxing music How does an Indian head massage effect the nervous system? - Soothes or stimulates the nerve endings The following contra- indication will restrict a massage - cysts/boils The following contra- indications will prevent a massage - chemotherapy or radiotherapy During a head massage the skin cells...

Sever acne - Blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, oily skin and possible scarring. eczema - an inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scaling, and sensations of itching and burning Psoriasis - Chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silvery scales Stye - A red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid that may look like a boil or pimple. That is caused by an acute infection of the oil glands of the eyelid

An ideal ventilation system in the workplace will... a) increase levels of carbon dioxide and water vapour b) replace stale air and draw in fresh air c) remove excess oxygen within the environment d) monitor the fumes and odour in the atmosphere - Answer-b) replace stale air and draw in fresh air The temperature in the working environment should be at least... a) 16c b) 13c c)20c d 22c - Answer-a) 16c The appearance of oily skin may be... a) flaky, tight, peeling and dehydrated b) du...

Apply m____ - Answer-Apply medium E______ x3 to a__ - Answer-Effleurage x3 to arm Thumb k____ up to elbow - Answer-Thumb knead up to elbow T____ c______ x3 clockwise and anti - Answer-Thumb circles x3 clock wise and anti Thumb knead from k_____ to wrists and g____ back down - Answer-Thumb knead from knuckles to wrists and glide back down Raise hand and l___ - Answer-Raise hand and link R___ hand back and f____ x3 - Answer-Rock hand back and forth x3 R_____ wrist x3 clockwise and anti - A...

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Why is "Pre-Colombian" a misnomer? - Answer-Refers to a time on American Continents before Widespread European influence and while Columbus is most well known he is not the first. There were others (Italy's John Cabot who landed in Newfoundland in 1497) In 1607, what was the name of the first permanent English settlement on the continent? - AnswerJamestown Where was Jamestown located?? - Answer-60 Miles from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay Who were the colonists? - Answer-Men and boys em...

Paragraph - A group of connected sentences covering one main topic in a work of prose (such as novels) Stanza - A group of verses covering one main topic in a work of poetry Couplets - two lines of verse, usually in the same meter and joined by rhyme, that form a unit. Dialogue - Conversation between characters, typically in a play Monologue or Soliloquy - Large sections of dialogue spoken by one character or actor Aside (n) - a line spoken by a character that other characters on stage can...

Levels of classification - Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. Carolus Linneaus - Today's system of taxonomy and classification based in part on his work; his system uses the genus and species name of an organism as its scientific name (names are in Latin because the language is non-evolving and was well-known to most scientists at the time); the purpose of the system is to avoid confusion with more common names. Characteristics of plants - Eukaryotic, multicellular, cel...

Which of the following would identify a student as a person with mental retardation? - AnswerIntellectual functioning ability is 75 or below. Individual demonstrates limitations in two or more adaptive behavior skill areas with the onset occurring in childhood. What was a key act of federal legislation that afforded aid to schools fro children at the poverty level and promoted initiatives fro children with special needs? - Answer-ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act? When choosing i...