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Working from a larger area of the body into a smaller area, then gradually back towards a larger area. {Ans: general to specific to general}5 main categories of pathological condition {Ans: 1. infection 2. trauma 3. degeneration 4. regeneration 5. congenital}Destroys all pathogens (but not necessarily all microbes) on inanimate objects- generally by chemicals. {Ans: sanitization}chemicals such as iodine, chlorine, alcohol, soaps are examples of ___________ {Ans: sanitization}Pressure is applied __________ the heart. {Ans: towards}What are the types of Contra-Indications? {Ans: 1. Local 2. Full Body (Systemic)}Begin movements with relatively light pressure, progress to deeper and/or firmer pressure once soft tissues have relaxed and circulation increases, then back to a lighter pressure. {Ans: superficial to deep to superficial}pathological conditions or symptoms which cannot be treated under any circumstances. can be full body or local {Ans: absolute contraindication}Variation or different types of palpable tissue quality. How do the structures feel (bound, stuck, tight, ropey, bumpy, etc...) {Ans: Texture}amount of sensory nerve endings in a finger tip, in 1 sq/in {Ans: 50,000}a single pressure (touch) receptor can detect pressure of less than _/____ of an ounce, or the weight of an average