Massage Therapy Anatomy & Physiology 2

Question 1

What is the primary role of the parasympathetic nervous system during massage?

Accepted Answer

Promotes relaxation and decreases heart rate

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Triggers the fight-or-flight response

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Increases blood glucose

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Stimulates adrenal glands to release epinephrine

Question 2

The sciatic nerve passes through or beneath which muscle, making it a common compression point?

Accepted Answer

Piriformis

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Gluteus maximus

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Iliacus

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Quadratus lumborum

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a tendon?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue connecting muscle to bone

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Elastic tissue connecting bone to bone

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Loose connective tissue surrounding organs

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Fibrocartilage found at joint surfaces

Question 4

The thoracic outlet is bordered by the first rib, clavicle, and which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Anterior scalene

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Pectoralis minor

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Subclavius

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Serratus anterior

Question 5

Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment or trunk of the body?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

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Distal

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Lateral

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Inferior

Question 6

What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing force?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

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Concentric

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Isometric

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Isotonic