Massage Therapy Kinesiology & Body Mechanics

Question 1

Which term describes movement that decreases the angle between two body segments?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

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Extension

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Abduction

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Adduction

Question 2

Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal

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Frontal

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Transverse

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Oblique

Question 3

What term describes moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

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Adduction

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Flexion

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Rotation

Question 4

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle shortens while generating tension?

Accepted Answer

Concentric

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Eccentric

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Isometric

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Isotonic

Question 5

The agonist muscle in a movement is best described as the:

Accepted Answer

Prime mover

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Antagonist

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Synergist

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Stabilizer

Question 6

Which joint type allows the greatest range of motion in multiple planes?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket

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Hinge

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Pivot

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Saddle

Question 7

Which body mechanics principle is most important for preventing therapist injury during a session?

Accepted Answer

Using body weight rather than arm strength

Answer

Locking the knees while working

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Placing all weight on the back foot

Answer

Hunching over the table for leverage