Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Kinesiology Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

During knee extension, which muscle does NOT contribute to the action?

Accepted Answer

Biceps femoris

Answer

Vastus lateralis

Answer

Vastus medialis

Answer

Rectus femoris

Question 2

What plane of motion divides the body into front and back halves?

Accepted Answer

Frontal

Answer

Sagittal

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Transverse

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Oblique

Question 3

Which rotator cuff muscle is responsible for external rotation of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

Infraspinatus

Answer

Subscapularis

Answer

Supraspinatus

Answer

Teres major

Question 4

What type of lever system is most common in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Third class

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First class

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Second class

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Fourth class

Question 5

Which muscle performs both plantarflexion of the ankle and flexion of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Gastrocnemius

Answer

Soleus

Answer

Tibialis posterior

Answer

Peroneus longus

Question 6

An agonist muscle is best defined as a muscle that:

Accepted Answer

Is the primary mover for a specific action

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Opposes the primary mover

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Stabilizes a joint during movement

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Assists the antagonist