The _______________ cartilage covers the epiphyses of long bones and functions to cushion the bones and absorb stress during bone movements. 

Which of the following is not a good practice for preventing strain on the hands during or after massage sessions?

A) Begin each session slowly and gradually increase pressure and pace. B) Vary massage techniques between more stressful and less stressful ones. C) Apply deep techniques right away, saving less stressful techniques for the end of the session. D) After a session, run your hands under cold water.

When performing the primary assessment on a patient with an isolated spinalcord injury, you note that he is in severe respiratory distress and struggling to breathe. Where should you suspect the spinalcord injury has occurred?

A) Thoracic spine B) Lumbar spine C) Cervical spine D) Diaphragm