NCBTMB Bodywork Application and Physiology 3

Question 1

Which type of joint movement is produced when the angle between two bones decreases, as in bending the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Answer

Flexion decreases the angle at a joint, such as when bending the elbow to bring the forearm toward the upper arm.

Question 2

Myofascial release techniques are primarily aimed at treating which tissue?

Accepted Answer

The fascia and its connections throughout the body

Answer

Myofascial release targets the fascia — the connective tissue matrix — to release restrictions, improve mobility, and reduce pain throughout the body.

Question 3

A massage therapist is working with a client who has edema in the lower extremity. Which direction should lymphatic drainage strokes be performed?

Accepted Answer

Proximally, toward the nearest lymph nodes

Answer

Manual lymphatic drainage moves fluid proximally toward the nearest lymph nodes, following the direction of natural lymphatic flow toward the heart.

Question 4

The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) responds to excessive muscle tension by triggering:

Accepted Answer

Autogenic inhibition of the agonist muscle

Answer

GTOs detect high tendon tension and signal the agonist muscle to relax via autogenic inhibition, preventing musculotendinous injury.

Question 5

Which massage technique involves lifting, wringing, and rolling soft tissue away from the bone to increase circulation and reduce muscle fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Petrissage

Answer

Petrissage involves kneading, wringing, and rolling tissue to milk metabolic waste from muscles and improve local circulation.

NCBTMB Exam Practice Test

NCBTMB Exam Practice Test

NCBTMB Bodywork Application and Physiology 3