AMTA Massage Techniques and Modalities 3

Question 1

Craniosacral therapy focuses on the rhythmic motion of which fluid?

Accepted Answer

Cerebrospinal fluid

Answer

Blood

Answer

Lymph

Answer

Synovial fluid

Question 2

Which direction should effleurage strokes be applied to promote venous and lymphatic return?

Accepted Answer

Proximally, toward the heart

Answer

Distally, away from the heart

Answer

Laterally, across the midline

Answer

Superiorly, toward the head only

Question 3

Shiatsu massage is rooted in which traditional healing system?

Accepted Answer

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Answer

Ayurvedic medicine

Answer

Greek humoral theory

Answer

Native American healing

Question 4

In Swedish massage, which stroke is MOST appropriate for assessing tissue texture and temperature at the start of a session?

Accepted Answer

Superficial effleurage

Answer

Deep petrissage

Answer

Tapotement

Answer

Cross-fiber friction

Question 5

Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) primarily targets which structures to reduce pain and restore function?

Accepted Answer

Trigger points and ischemic tissue

Answer

Tendons and ligaments only

Answer

Lymph nodes

Answer

Spinal vertebrae

Question 6

Which massage modality specifically incorporates assisted stretching and joint mobilization along energy lines?

Accepted Answer

Thai massage

Answer

Swedish massage

Answer

Lomi Lomi

Answer

Polarity therapy