FREE NCBTMB Anatomy and Kinesiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client presents with anterior pelvic tilt. Which pair of muscles would a massage therapist most likely find to be tight and shortened?

Accepted Answer

Iliopsoas and rectus femoris

Answer

Rectus abdominis and gluteus maximus

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Hamstrings and tibialis anterior

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Erector spinae and hamstrings

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary muscle responsible for the first 15-30 degrees of shoulder abduction?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus

Answer

Middle deltoid

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Teres major

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Latissimus dorsi

Question 3

A client complains of pain and weakness when trying to turn a doorknob or use a screwdriver (supination of the forearm). Which muscle is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

Answer

Pronator teres

Answer

Brachioradialis

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Flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 4

During a postural assessment, you observe that a client's head is in a protracted, or 'forward head,' position. Which of the following muscles are likely to be elongated and weak?

Accepted Answer

Deep cervical flexors and rhomboids

Answer

Sternocleidomastoid and scalenes

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Upper trapezius and levator scapulae

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Pectoralis major and minor

Question 5

The movement of shaking your head 'no' primarily occurs in which plane of motion?

Accepted Answer

Transverse (Horizontal)

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Sagittal

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Frontal (Coronal)

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Oblique

Question 6

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under tension?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

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Isometric

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Concentric

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Isokinetic