Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Kinesiology and Biomechanics 5

Question 1

The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) responds to:

Accepted Answer

Changes in muscle tension or force

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Changes in muscle length

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Changes in joint position

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Changes in skin temperature

Question 2

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle generates force while lengthening?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric contraction

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Concentric contraction

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Isometric contraction

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Isotonic contraction

Question 3

Which scapular movement elevates the acromion and is required for full overhead arm reach?

Accepted Answer

Scapular upward rotation

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Scapular depression

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Scapular downward rotation

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Scapular retraction

Question 4

A 'valgus' deformity at the knee means the tibia deviates:

Accepted Answer

Laterally (away from the midline), creating knock-knees

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Medially (toward the midline), creating bow-legs

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Into hyperextension (genu recurvatum)

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Into flexion contracture

Question 5

Which muscle is the primary mover for cervical rotation to the right?

Accepted Answer

Left sternocleidomastoid and right splenius capitis

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Right sternocleidomastoid and left splenius capitis

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Bilateral upper trapezius

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Right scalene and right levator scapulae

Question 6

The 'Q angle' is a measurement used to assess:

Accepted Answer

The alignment of the quadriceps pull relative to the patella and tibial tuberosity

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Lumbar lordosis and pelvic tilt

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The angle of femoral anteversion

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Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion

Question 7

During the swing phase of gait, the primary role of the hip flexors is to:

Accepted Answer

Advance the limb forward through hip flexion

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Decelerate the leg and prepare for heel strike

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Stabilize the pelvis against contralateral drop

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Extend the hip in preparation for push-off