MBLEx Kinesiology and Movement Quiz

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1. Dorsiflexion of the ankle is performed primarily by the ____ muscle group.

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This quiz evaluates your understanding of kinesiology and human movement principles essential for massage therapy practice. It covers joint mechanics, muscle function, skeletal anatomy, and movement patterns that form the foundation of therapeutic assessment and treatment. Master these concepts to enhance your clinical reasoning and client care.

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2. The thoracolumbar ____ is a thick connective tissue layer that attaches to the latissimus dorsi and serratus posterior inferior.

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3. Which muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?

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4. The ____ nerve supplies motor innervation to the gastrocnemius muscle.

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5. True or False: Inversion of the foot occurs in the transverse plane.

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6. Which of the following muscles is part of the erector spinae group?

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7. The ____ ligament prevents excessive anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur.

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8. Which bone articulates with the femur at the knee joint?

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9. True or False: The pectoralis minor is located superficial to the pectoralis major.

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10. The scapula is attached to the thorax primarily by:

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11. Which plane of motion divides the body into left and right halves?

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12. Which muscle is the primary extensor of the hip?

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13. The ____ joint is a modified hinge joint allowing flexion, extension, and rotation.

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14. Which of the following is a characteristic of Type I muscle fibers?

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15. The deltoid muscle is innervated by which nerve?

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16. Pronation of the forearm is limited primarily by tension in the ____.

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17. The iliopsoas muscle originates from which structures?

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18. What is the primary action of the biceps brachii?

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19. The rotator cuff muscles include all of the following except:

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20. Abduction of the shoulder joint occurs in which plane?

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Dorsiflexion of the ankle is performed primarily by the ____ muscle...
The thoracolumbar ____ is a thick connective tissue layer that...
Which muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?
The ____ nerve supplies motor innervation to the gastrocnemius muscle.
True or False: Inversion of the foot occurs in the transverse plane.
Which of the following muscles is part of the erector spinae group?
The ____ ligament prevents excessive anterior displacement of the...
Which bone articulates with the femur at the knee joint?
True or False: The pectoralis minor is located superficial to the...
The scapula is attached to the thorax primarily by:
Which plane of motion divides the body into left and right halves?
Which muscle is the primary extensor of the hip?
The ____ joint is a modified hinge joint allowing flexion, extension,...
Which of the following is a characteristic of Type I muscle fibers?
The deltoid muscle is innervated by which nerve?
Pronation of the forearm is limited primarily by tension in the ____.
The iliopsoas muscle originates from which structures?
What is the primary action of the biceps brachii?
The rotator cuff muscles include all of the following except:
Abduction of the shoulder joint occurs in which plane?
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