Massage Therapy Kinesiology & Body Mechanics 3

Question 1

Dorsiflexion at the ankle refers to:

Accepted Answer

Moving the top of the foot toward the shin

Answer

Dorsiflexion decreases the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the shin, pulling the foot upward.

Question 2

Which type of muscle contraction involves generating tension without any change in muscle length?

Accepted Answer

Isometric

Answer

An isometric contraction occurs when a muscle produces force but neither shortens nor lengthens, such as holding a static position.

Question 3

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions?

Accepted Answer

Frontal/Coronal

Answer

The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves and is where movements like abduction and adduction occur.

Question 4

When the forearm is supinated, the palm faces:

Accepted Answer

Anteriorly (upward when standing)

Answer

Supination rotates the radius so the palm faces anteriorly (upward in anatomical position), as when holding a bowl of soup.

Question 5

Why is a wider foot stance important in massage therapist body mechanics?

Accepted Answer

It provides a broader base of support and greater stability

Answer

A wider stance lowers the center of gravity and broadens the base of support, increasing stability during applied pressure.

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