Massage Therapy Kinesiology & Body Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which muscle opposes and controls the action of the prime mover?

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Answer

Agonist

Answer

Synergist

Answer

Fixator

Question 2

Circumduction is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A cone-shaped movement combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction

Answer

Rotation of a segment around its own long axis

Answer

Moving a limb toward the midline of the body

Answer

A decrease in the joint angle

Question 3

The lumbopelvic-hip complex refers to:

Accepted Answer

The interrelationship of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip joints

Answer

The lumbar vertebrae alone

Answer

The sacroiliac joint only

Answer

The iliopsoas muscle group

Question 4

In anatomical position, the body is:

Accepted Answer

Standing upright with palms facing forward and feet together

Answer

Lying supine with palms facing downward

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Lying prone with arms at the sides

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Seated with knees bent at 90 degrees

Question 5

Synergist muscles primarily function to:

Accepted Answer

Assist the prime mover and help eliminate unwanted motion

Answer

Oppose the prime mover throughout movement

Answer

Stabilize the insertion of the prime mover

Answer

Replace the prime mover when it is fatigued

Question 6

Plantar flexion is the movement that:

Accepted Answer

Points the foot downward away from the shin

Answer

Bends the foot upward toward the shin

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Turns the sole of the foot outward

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Turns the sole of the foot inward

Question 7

Which ergonomic habit best protects a massage therapist from repetitive strain injury over a career?

Accepted Answer

Varying hand tools and techniques regularly throughout each session

Answer

Keeping arms fully extended during all strokes

Answer

Using only thumb pressure for deep tissue work

Answer

Maintaining one consistent posture for efficiency