FREE Massage Therapist Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following muscle groups is primarily responsible for hip flexion?

Accepted Answer

Iliopsoas

Answer

Hamstrings

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Quadriceps femoris

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Gluteal group

Question 2

A client presents with localized pain and swelling superior to the patella. Which anatomical structure is most likely inflamed?

Accepted Answer

Suprapatellar bursa

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Infrapatellar bursa

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Prepatellar bursa

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Pes anserine bursa

Question 3

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system that is most relevant to massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

Removal of interstitial fluid and waste products

Answer

Thermoregulation of the body

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Production of red blood cells

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Transport of nutrients to cells

Question 4

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion, exemplified by the shoulder and hip joints?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Condyloid joint

Question 5

During a deep tissue massage, a therapist is working on the posterior aspect of the lower leg. To specifically target the gastrocnemius muscle, which action should the client be asked to resist?

Accepted Answer

Plantarflexion of the ankle

Answer

Dorsiflexion of the ankle

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Inversion of the foot

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Eversion of the foot

Question 6

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

Accepted Answer

Coronal (frontal) plane

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Transverse plane

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Sagittal plane

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Oblique plane