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Cellular Organisation
What are the levels of organisati...,
What is the chemical level 2,
What is the cellular level 3
5  cards
The Skin
What are the three layers of the ...,
Function of the epidermis 2,
Function of the dermis 3
6  cards
Skeletal Sysem
How many bones are in the adult b...,
What is the axial skeleton 2,
What is the appendicular skeleton 3
5  cards
Joints
What are fibrous joints 1,
What are cartilaginous joints 2,
What are synovial joints 3
5  cards
Muscular System
How many skeletal muscles are the...,
Characteristics of skeletal muscle 2,
Characteristics of cardiac muscle 3
5  cards
Nervous System
What does the cns include 1,
Function of cns 2,
What is the pns 3
5  cards
Endocrine System
What does the endocrine system us...,
Function of the pituitary gland 2,
Function of adrenal glands 3
5  cards
Cardiovascular System
What are the components of the ca...,
Function of the heart 2,
Function of arteries 3
5  cards
Blood Flow
What is pulmonary circulation 1,
What is systemic circulation 2,
Massage effect on circulation 3
3  cards
Respiratory System
What are the main components of t...,
What structures make up the lower...,
What is the function of the diaph...
4  cards
Lymphatic System
What are the main functions of th...,
What are lymph nodes responsible ...,
What do lymphatic vessels do 3
5  cards
Digestive System
What is the main function of the ...,
Name key digestive organs 2,
What role does peristalsis play 3
3  cards
Urinary System
What is the main function of the ...,
What hormones system regulate blo...,
How can massage affect the urinar...
3  cards
Effects of Sports Massage
What are the physical effects of ...,
What receptors are stimulated dur...,
What is the effect on the nervous...
5  cards
Application of Sports Massage
What is pre event massage used for 1,
What is post event massage used f...,
What is maintenance massage 3
4  cards
System by System Effects
How does massage affect the cardi...,
Effect on lymphatic system 2,
Effect on muscular system 3
7  cards
Pain Gate Control Theory
What is the pain gate control the...,
What fibres are activated 2,
What is the result of gate closure 3
3  cards
Key Learning Points
What is the structural hierarchy ...,
Why is skin important in massage 2,
What systems are most affected by...
4  cards

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