Human Anatomy, Physiology And Kinesiology
Review Questions for Nationals test for Massage Therapy
- 1.A bladder infection spreads upwards to the kidneys through which structures
- A.
Ureters
- B.
Glomerulus
- C.
Urethra
- D.
Pyloric sphincter
- 2.Which muscle is associated with supination of the forearm
- A.
Coracobrachialis
- B.
Triceps brachii
- C.
Biceps brachii
- D.
Brachioradialis
- 3.Slightly moveable joints connected by discs of cartilage are known as
- A.
Synarthrotic
- B.
Diarthrotic
- C.
Bursae
- D.
Amphiarthrotic
- 4.Rhythmic waves of muscular contraction that occur in the walls of various tubular organs and help to propel food through the digestive system
- A.
Polarization
- B.
Peristalsis
- C.
Fibrillation
- D.
Twitch
- 5.This joint permits biaxial movements and exists only between the carpal and metacarpal bones of the thumb
- A.
Ellipsoidal
- B.
Saddle
- C.
Gliding
- D.
Hinge
- 6.The insertion of the SCM is
- A.
Sternum
- B.
Hyoid
- C.
Clavicle
- D.
Mastoid process
- 7.The most superficial abdominal muscle on the anterior surface of the body is the
- A.
Rectus abdominis
- B.
Transverse abdominis
- C.
Internal oblique
- D.
External oblique
- 8.The most abundant tissue in the body is
- A.
Epithelial
- B.
Muscular
- C.
Connective
- D.
Nervous
- 9.Quadrant of the abdomen in which the liver is located
- A.
Upper left
- B.
Lower right
- C.
Lower left
- D.
Upper right
- 10.The action of the teres minor is
- A.
Medial rotation of humerus
- B.
Lateral rotation of humerus
- C.
Flexion of humerus
- D.
Flexion of forearm
- 11.A substance such as a blood clot or bubble of gas that is carried by the blood and obstructs a blood vessel is known as a(n)
- A.
Arteriosclerosis
- B.
Infarct
- C.
Phlebitis
- D.
Embolus
- 12.A cord or sheet of connective tissue by which two or more bones are bound together at a joint
- A.
Linea alba
- B.
Tendon
- C.
Ligament
- D.
Aponeurosis
- 13.Which is not a fuction of the liver
- A.
End digestion of proteins
- B.
Produces bile
- C.
Storage of vitamins
- D.
Removal of toxic substances from body fluids
- 14.Necrosis of heart muscle from ischemia is known as a "heart attack" or
- A.
Angina pectoris
- B.
Coronary bypass
- C.
Myocardial infarction
- D.
Aneurysm
- 15.Valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle which is sometimes damaged from rheumatic fever
- A.
Aortic semilunar
- B.
Pulmonary semilunar
- C.
Tricuspid
- D.
Bicuspid (mitral)
- 16.An excessive accumulation of fluid within the interstitial space is known as
- A.
Plasma
- B.
Interstitial serum
- C.
Lymph
- D.
Edema
- 17.Descending order of the small intestine
- A.
Fundus, duodenum, jejunum
- B.
Jejunum, ileum, duodenum
- C.
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
- D.
Pyloris, jejunum, ileum
- 18.Phase of the cardiac cycle during which a heart chamber wall is relaxed
- A.
Hyperbole
- B.
Systole
- C.
Cardiac atony
- D.
Diastole
- 19.Endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys
- A.
Adrenal
- B.
Pineal
- C.
Pancreas
- D.
Parathyroid
- 20.Part of the brain responsible for muscular coordination and balance
- A.
Brain stem
- B.
Cerebellum
- C.
Diencephalon
- D.
Cerebrum
- 21.Mineral required to facilitate the attraction of actin and myosin within a muscle
- A.
Sodium
- B.
Phosphorus
- C.
Magnesium
- D.
Calcium
- 22.Artery located behind the knee supplying blood to the knee joint and certain muscles in the thigh and calf
- A.
Femoral
- B.
Popliteal
- C.
Posterior tibial
- D.
Internal iliac
- 23.Nerve bundel, which passes between the anterior and middle scalene muscles as it moves toward the axilla
- A.
Cervical plexus
- B.
Lumbosacral plexus
- C.
Brachial plexus
- D.
Phrenic nerves
- 24.Hypertonicity of this muscle can put undue pressure on the sciatic nerve bundel resulting in pain or numbness radiating down the posterior thigh and leg
- A.
Gluteus maximus
- B.
Tensor fascia lata
- C.
Iliopsoas
- D.
Piriformis
- 25.Medial and lateral bony projections located at the distal end of the tibia and fibula
- A.
Malleoli
- B.
Condyle
- C.
Patella
- D.
Tubercle
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