IThis quiz is for the distance learning continuing education course, "Basic Kinesiology: A Review for Washington State Massage Practitioners".
Please make certain you follow the instruction sheet that came with your student workbook (last page). This will ensure you receive your Certificate of Achievement in completing this course.
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The study of anatomy
The study of movement
The study of muscles
The study of physiology
Client-retention
Being well-informed about the body
Helps the therapist give a more effective massage
Enables massage therapist to perform spinal adjustments
Condyloma
Ellipsoid
Hinge
Saddle
Superior is closer to the head, while inferior is closer to the feet
Posterior is further to the front, while anterior is further to the back
Distal is further from the trunk, while proximal is closer to the trunk
Superficial is closer to the body’s surface, while deep is deeper within the body
Adduction brings a limb toward midline, while abduction brings the limb away from midline
Extension opens the joint, while flexion closes the joint
Inversion elevates the foot bringing the sole medially, while eversion elevates the foot bringing the sole laterally
Protraction moves the structure posteriorly, while retraction moves the structure anteriorly
Tarsals
Ulna
Sternum
Fibula
Tubercle
Trochanter
Facet
Bump
Synergist
Antagonist
Opposer
Agonist
Ligament
Insertion
Tendon
Origin
Action
Relative strength
Location
Number of heads
Client’s willingness to perform
Arthritis
Bursitis
Both b&c
Client's willingness to perform
Strength of the antagonist
Strength of the agonist
Tension of the synergist
Client
Therapist
Family member
Family friend
Antagonist
Agonist
Agony
Antagony
Triceps
Biceps
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Pectoralis major and minor, and anterior deltoid
Middle deltoid
Posterior deltoid
Triceps brachii
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Peroneals
Adductors of the hip
Psoas major
Gluteals
Pectineus
Gracilis
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Pronator Teres
Palmaris longus
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Brachiradialis
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