A 43 year old female client presents with pain in the right hand with episodes of pins and needles and occasional numbness. Upon inspection you notice a slight bluish discoloration of her arm and sensitivities of her right anterior neck. She claims to be under a lot of stress at work and she has been working overtime lately at a desk job typing 8-10 hours a day. What muscle group is directly contributing to this condition?
Correct Answer:
C
The brachial plexus is a nerve bundle that supplies the arm and hand. The root of the nerve innervates the scalene muscles where a hypertonicity can compress the nerve plexus as well as the subclavian artery and vein.
What does the term ??stroma?? relate to?
Correct Answer:
A
A stroma refers to the connective framework that supports the cellular structure of tissue and organs.
The brachial artery is a branch from which larger artery?
Correct Answer:
A
The brachial artery continues from the axillary artery and runs between the triceps and biceps brachii. The pulse of the brachial artery can be palpated between these muscles on the anterior side of the arm.
A shortened right leg is an example of an ______ factor of a postural deviation.
Correct Answer:
A
During a postural assessment evaluation, it is important to note both intrinsic and extrinsic factors for postural deviations. An intrinsic factor would be an internal issue and therefore includes physical abnormalities as a shortened leg. ; An improperly fitted shoe would be an example of an extrinsic factor upon the body.
Which of the following ethical principles is being followed when a massage therapist is conscientious about keeping clients updated with informed consent?
Correct Answer:
B
Client autonomy is when the practitioner keeps the client up to date about any possible changes or adjustments that can affect the client. This gives the client a chance to choose their course of action with the practitioner.