Massage Therapy Kinesiology & Body Mechanics

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Answer

Flexion decreases the joint angle, such as bending the elbow or knee.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Sagittal

Answer

The sagittal plane (also called the median plane) divides the body into left and right portions.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Answer

Abduction moves a limb away from the body's midline, such as raising an arm out to the side.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Concentric

Answer

A concentric contraction occurs when a muscle shortens as it generates force, such as the biceps during a curl.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Prime mover

Answer

The agonist, or prime mover, is the muscle primarily responsible for producing a specific movement.

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