Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Kinesiology and Biomechanics 4

Question 1

During normal gait, which phase occurs when both feet are simultaneously in contact with the ground?

Accepted Answer

Double support phase

Answer

Double support (double limb support) occurs twice per gait cycle when both feet briefly contact the ground simultaneously.

Question 2

Anterior pelvic tilt is associated with increased lumbar:

Accepted Answer

Lordosis

Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt tilts the pelvis forward, which increases the lumbar lordotic curve.

Question 3

Proprioceptors located in the muscle belly that detect changes in muscle length are called:

Accepted Answer

Muscle spindles

Answer

Muscle spindles (intrafusal fibers) are length-sensitive proprioceptors embedded within the muscle belly that trigger the stretch reflex.

Question 4

Which posture assessment finding indicates tight hip flexors?

Accepted Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt and increased lumbar lordosis

Answer

Tight hip flexors pull the anterior pelvis downward, creating anterior pelvic tilt and compensatory lumbar lordosis.

Question 5

The iliotibial (IT) band is a thickening of which fascial layer?

Accepted Answer

Fascia lata

Answer

The IT band is a lateral thickening of the fascia lata, the deep fascia of the thigh.

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