TMTC Pathology Study Guide Quiz
1.Where can bursae be found in the body?: HIKE
B Heel
Ischial
tuberosity
Knee
Elbow
Between layers of fascia
2.Massage indications for a contracture: 1) If the contracture is due to
nerve damage, massage is contraindicated.
2)If the contracture is due to temporary immobilization, deep
connective tissue mas- sage can help unbind the fascial prison of the
muscle cells. Include STRETCHING to align the collagen fibers.
3) Massage is better at preventing contractures than at reversing them.
3.Two causes of contractures: 1. Atrophying muscle fibers
2. Growing, thickening fascia
4. 3 signs of a contracture: 1. Muscles lose bulk
2.Tissue is hard
3.Diminished circulation to the area
5.What is a contracture?: permantently shortened muscles
6.What is the treatment for melanoma?: -surgical excision of lesions and
affected lymph nodes
-radiation and chemo for metastatic melanoma
7.ABCDE rule of melanoma:
Asymmetry Border irregularity
Color variations
Diameter is larger than 6mm (larger than a pencil eraser)
Elevation (raised appearance or rapid enlargement)
8.5 Risk factors for melanoma: 1. Exposure to UV radiation
2.History of severe sunburn.
3.Intermittent intense exposure to UV light instead of continuous
exposure increas- es the risk
4.Those with fair skin, light colored hair and eyes.
5.Family history of having 50 or more common moles or 10 or more
atypical moles.
9.Melanoma found in which areas of the body have the best prognosis?:
The extremities
10.Melanoma is associated with ——— exposure to sunlight: Intermittent
and intense