Massage Therapy Certification Preparation Exam

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Unit 2 and Unit 3

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1.

Another term for lordosis is?
- A.
  
  Military Posture
- B.
  
  Flat Back
- C.
  
  Hunchback
- D.
  
  Swayback
2.

The vestibular System is located in?
- A.
  
  Lungs
- B.
  
  Inner Ear
- C.
  
  Diaphragm
- D.
  
  Axillary Area
3.

Making the "OK" sign requires?
- A.
  
  Inversion of the index finger and the thumb
- B.
  
  Abduction of the thumb
- C.
  
  Adduction of the thumb
- D.
  
  Opposition of the thumb and little finger
4.

For the therapist safety and comfort, a good height for a massage table is?
- A.
  
  3 feet off the ground
- B.
  
  Approximately the level of the therapist's pelvis
- C.
  
  The 2nd adjustment on the table
- D.
  
  About even with the therapist's navel
5.

The muscles of rotator cuff?
- A.
  
  Trapezius, teres major, teres minor, rhomboids
- B.
  
  Teres minor, subscapularis, supraspinatus, levator
- C.
  
  Teres minor, subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus
- D.
  
  Teres major, subscapularis, supraspinatus, infaspinatus
6.

Muscle is surrounded by?
- A.
  
  Adipose tissue
- B.
  
  Fossa
- C.
  
  Myosin
- D.
  
  Fascia
7.

A muscle that increases the angel of a joint is known as?
- A.
  
  Depressor
- B.
  
  Extensor
- C.
  
  Elevator
- D.
  
  Flexor
8.

The law that states a stimulus must be strong enough to excite the whole muscle fiber is referred to as the?
- A.
  
  Law of gravity
- B.
  
  All or none effect
- C.
  
  Law of contractility
- D.
  
  Principle of muscle tonus
9.

An example of a freely movable joint?
- A.
  
  Pubic Symphysis
- B.
  
  Maxilla
- C.
  
  Hip
- D.
  
  Sacroiliac
10.

Tender areas of hyperirritability are referred to as?
- A.
  
  Tender points
- B.
  
  Trigger zones
- C.
  
  Pressure points
- D.
  
  Trigger points
11.

The ability of the muscle to return to its original state/shape after it has been contracted or stretched is referred to as:
- A.
  
  Elasticity
- B.
  
  Extensibility
- C.
  
  Excitability
- D.
  
  Contractility
12.

are the thick cords of tissue that serve as attachments between the skeletal muscle and bone?
- A.
  
  Epiphyses
- B.
  
  Tendons
- C.
  
  Aponeurosis
- D.
  
  Cartilgae
13.

The linea aspera is located on the .dorsal surface of the foot
- A.
  
  Dorsal surface of the foot
- B.
  
  Between the thumb and the index finger
- C.
  
  Bicipital groove of the humerus
- D.
  
  Femur
14.

A sprain is a stretching or tearing of a
- A.
  
  Band of fascia
- B.
  
  Muscle
- C.
  
  Ligament
- D.
  
  Myofibril
15.

The 2 types of muscle fibers are the?
- A.
  
  Long and short
- B.
  
  Fast twitch and slow twitch
- C.
  
  Gomphoses and aponeurosis
- D.
  
  Flat and raised
16.

Proper draping may be accomplished with?
- A.
  
  Any of these
- B.
  
  Two towels
- C.
  
  One towel
- D.
  
  One sheet
17.

Which of the following conditions only affects male?
- A.
  
  Volkmann's contracture
- B.
  
  Myositis
- C.
  
  Myopathy
- D.
  
  Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
18.

The muscle commonly referred to as "6 packs" are the ?
- A.
  
  Rectus abdominis
- B.
  
  Lateral Obliques
- C.
  
  Internal Obliques
- D.
  
  Rectus Femoris
19.

A muscle that decreases the angle is?
- A.
  
  Extensor
- B.
  
  Supinator
- C.
  
  Levator
- D.
  
  Flexor
20.

WHich of the following originates on the 1st rib?
- A.
  
  Latissimus dorsi
- B.
  
  Sternocleidomastoid
- C.
  
  Lateral Obliques
- D.
  
  Subclavius
21.

Arthritis is a peripheral joints caused by a buildup of Uric acid in the joint space?
- A.
  
  Gout
- B.
  
  Perth's Disease
- C.
  
  Osteoarthritis
- D.
  
  Osteoporosis
22.

Osteonecrosis is a term that means?
- A.
  
  Hardenign of the cartilage
- B.
  
  Bones fusing together
- C.
  
  Softening of the bones
- D.
  
  Bone death
23.

The manubrium of the sternum is the point of attachement for the origin for
- A.
  
  Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
  
  Subclavius
- C.
  
  Teres minor
- D.
  
  Pectoralis major
24.

Which of the following bones does not articulate with any other bone?
- A.
  
  Temporal
- B.
  
  Hyoid
- C.
  
  Patella
- D.
  
  Sternum
25.

Another term for Shin splints
- A.
  
  Tibialis
- B.
  
  Anterior compartment syndrome
- C.
  
  Tenosynovitis
- D.
  
  Bursitis