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  1. Which Swedish massage technique involves lifting, squeezing, and rolling soft tissue between the fingers and thumbs?

    Answer: Petrissage

    Petrissage involves kneading, wringing, and rolling motions that compress and release tissue to improve circulation and reduce muscle tension.

  2. The thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) involves compression of structures passing through the thoracic outlet. Which structures are affected?

    Answer: Brachial plexus and subclavian vessels

    TOS results from compression of the brachial plexus and/or subclavian artery and vein between the clavicle, first rib, and surrounding muscles.

  3. When is it appropriate for a massage therapist to share a client's confidential health information?

    Answer: When required by law, such as mandatory reporting of abuse

    Confidentiality may be legally breached only in specific circumstances such as mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or when required by a court order.

  4. Which of the following is the correct sequence of connective tissue layers from superficial to deep?

    Answer: Skin → fascia superficialis → fascia profunda → periosteum

    From the surface inward: skin (epidermis/dermis), superficial fascia (fascia superficialis), deep fascia (fascia profunda), and finally periosteum over bone.

  5. A client with fibromyalgia is best served by a massage session that emphasizes:

    Answer: Light-to-moderate pressure with a calming, systematic approach

    Fibromyalgia clients often have heightened pain sensitivity (central sensitization), so light-to-moderate pressure in a predictable, soothing sequence is best tolerated.

  6. The term 'origin' of a muscle refers to:

    Answer: The muscle's attachment point on the more stationary bone

    The origin is the proximal or more fixed attachment of a muscle, while the insertion is the more movable, usually distal attachment.

  7. Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia causing heel pain that is worst with the first steps in the morning?

    Answer: Plantar fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis involves microtears and inflammation of the plantar fascia at its calcaneal insertion, causing the classic morning 'start-up' pain.