Massage Therapist Kinesiology 2

Question 1

Which plane of motion divides the body into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves and is the plane in which flexion and extension occur.

Question 2

During elbow flexion, the biceps brachii acts as the prime mover. What role does the triceps brachii play?

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Answer

The triceps brachii acts as the antagonist during elbow flexion, opposing the action of the biceps brachii.

Question 3

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing tension?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric contraction

Answer

Eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle produces tension while lengthening, such as when slowly lowering a weight.

Question 4

The gluteus medius primarily performs which action at the hip?

Accepted Answer

Hip abduction

Answer

The gluteus medius is the primary hip abductor, moving the leg away from the body's midline.

Question 5

Which connective tissue attaches muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

Tendon

Answer

Tendons are dense connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and transmit the force of muscular contraction.

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