The basic structural and functional unit of most living organisms and the smallest unit of a multi- cellular organism and is often called the building block of life.

The study of the structure and design of living things, from the whole organism down to the cell level.

Tissues of different kinds are organized into organs to perform specific functions.

Why is it important for massage therapists to recognize and understand the different positions of the client while applying massage?

What is the position of the body in prone?

The study of the mechanical, physical and biochemical functions of living things.

What is the position of the body in supine?

What is the position of the body in side-lying?

These are group of organs that work together to perform a larger, more complex function.

External part of the body that houses the brain and major sense organs.

A tiny organism that can only grow in the cells of another animal. - Self-limiting, hence development of resistance is the only treatment without further medications.

An organism living in or on the body and obtaining nourishment from another organism

Towards the hind part or tail.

It means farther from the point of origin.

Nearer the point of origin.

Cavity containing the lungs and the heart.

Towards the side.

Body region that forms the central part of the body.

Position of the body lying down with face up.

Position of the body lying on one side.

It describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.

Also known as the warrior stance, the horse stance is used to perform massage techniques that traverse relatively short distances, such as petrissage and most friction strokes.

Also known as the archer stance or lunge position, the bow stance is used when applying massage techniques that proceed from one point to the next along the client’s body.

The therapist must possess enough _________ and endurance throughout the day to provide every client a great massage.

The center of gravity at your lower abdomen.

These include pillows and cushions, assist client comfort by supporting and enabling proper alignment of individual joints which, in turn, helps muscles relax

If your neck is sore, you are spending too much time looking __________ at your work.

___________ will reduce fatigue and gives your back and feet a break. Keep both feet flat on the floor with the back straight.

Proper table __________ allows you to use leverage to increase pressure without compromising body mechanics.

Take ___________ breaks while walking from one side of the table to the other. Use this time to shake out your arms, move your neck, and relax

Never ___________ a client. Keep in mind while working on the floor, avoid superfluous body contact.

The concept of__________,which refers to the mental emotional,and physical state of conciousness.

A massage movement are executed from the stable base.

Gravity is the mutual attraction of two objects towards each other.

It promotes comfort and relaxation through proper body alignment.

Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body.

Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body.

It describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.

Describes a position below or lower than another part of the body proper; near or toward the tail.

Describes the side or direction toward the side of the body.

A position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Describes a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Describes a position closer to the surface of the body.

Describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body.

Refers to the study of diseases

Use clean linens for each massage

Is the therapist can perform massage when ill or when experiencing cold-like symptoms?

The area between the chipped nail polish and the nail can be a reservoir for infectious agents.

Remove contaminated linens with bare hands .

When donning the second glove, pull inside at the wrist level.